Manitoba Election Results

The results of the Manitoba Election:
The NDP WIN THIRD TERM!

36 New Democrats 47.79%
19 Progressive Conservatives 38.12%
2 Liberals 12.38%
0 Green 1.33%

0 Seats yet to report
29 Needed to win majority


At dissolution the Manitoba Legislature was composed of:
35 New Democrats
19 Progressive Conservatives
2 Liberals
1 Independent
1 Vacant

GET OUT AND VOTE - The decision is yours!

It's Election Day In Manitoba!

Manitoba Race Into The Home Stretch

Manitoba voters go to the polls on Tuesday. Here is some of the chatter going on today from the pages of the Winnipeg Free Press:









Big jump expected in advance polls

Battle is fierce for NDP 'safe seat'

Tories try to take rural seat back

Manitoba Provincial Election Section

Manitoba Tory Support Plummets Going Into Election - POLL

The Progressive Conservative party dropped dramatically in public opinion during the provincial election campaign, according to a survey commissioned by the Winnipeg Free Press and Global Television.

Winnipeg Free Press

POLL: Doer Headed For Third Term

As the campaign enters its final days, polling results indicate that Premier Doer and his Manitoba New Democrats are headed for a third term mandate. (H/T to Uncorrected Proofs).

Winnipeg Free Press

NDP-Liberal Teeter-Totter Will Decide Manitoba Election

"Next Tuesday’s election will be decided on the NDP-Liberal teeter-totter in the dozen or so geographically scattered ridings that now straddle Manitoba’s NDP-Conservative parallel universes."
Frances Russell
Winnipeg Free Press May 16 2007

canadiandimensions.com

Top Five Ridings to Watch

My fellow blogger who publishes Uncorrected Proofs has a feature today on the Top 5 Ridings to watch in the Manitoba election.

From Uncorrected Proofs

Leaders Square Off In Heated Radio Debate

The three party leaders got together for a radio debate and the sparks were flying.

Globe & Mail

Premier Gary Doer Is On The Verge Of Third Term

As the Manitoba campaign moves closer towards 'E-Day' on May 22nd, it is becoming more and more evident that incumbent Premier, Gary Doer is going to win a third term in power.

Canada.com

Holding Out Hope For A Liberal Or Two

Buckdog has been featuring guest bloggers during the Manitoba election. Today we hear from Jason Cherniak, an ever optimistic Liberal supporter who has observations on the race in Fort Rouge:

From Cherniak On Politics

Campaign Snippets

Things are happening out there on the campaign trail. Here is a sample:

-Doers 'suite' deal

-NDP & Tories Battle for Assiniboia

-Women Candidates fight for election

-Smart politicians answer stupid questions

Does post-secondary education trump public safety?

Buckdog is going to continue with a mix of opinions from various bloggers on issues relevant to Manitobans as they fight the 2007 Election.

Today from Right of Centre Ice is a post from Dylan on the issues of post-secondary education and public safety. While Dylan has a bit of a PC bent, I find him a fairly progressive 'red' tory.

From Right of Centre Ice

Manitoba Greens Have Little Impact On Campaign

Buckdog is featuring a guest blogger today, Uncorrected Proofs with a post on the lack of impact that the Green Party is having in the Manitoba election:

From Uncorrected Proofs

Leaders Face Off In Brandon Debate

Photo by JAMES O'CONNOR/BRANDON SUN

New Democrat Leader Gary Doer, Progressive Conservative Leader Hugh McFadyen and Liberal Leader Jon Gerrard squared off in the first leadership debate of the contest in Brandon.

Brandon Leaders Debate

Provincial Constituencies

Here is a comprehensive list of all constituencies and nominated candidates in Manitoba. This is a great resource if you are not sure what riding you live in or who is running to seek your vote.

Manitoba Constituency Maps

Tuesday Election Coverage

Here is what is playing out on the campaign trail, today:

NDP promises $40M women's hospital - Tories would cut school taxes by 50 per cent - Liberals promise more, better paid daycare workers - Tories fall short of full slate


Election Coverage

NDP Offers Caregiver $1,020 Tax Credit

On Sunday, Premier Gary Doer pledged that if you take care of an aging parent or disabled family member, you'll get a tax credit.

The new tax credit would be modeled after a similar break offered by the Quebec government. The $1,020 tax credit would go to Manitobans who care for family members at home instead of calling in a home care worker or placing the family member into a nursing home.

Care giver tax credit

Green Is The Issue

Green Issues On The Minds Of Manitoba Voters

Green Candidate Uses Bike As Campaign Headquarters

Story from The BrandonSun Online:
Green Party of Manitoba candidate James Beddome hopes to turn pedal power into political power as he cycles his way along the campaign trail in the rural constituency of Minnedosa.

"This is the campaign headquarters right here", he said yesterday as he showed off his bicycle and attached trailer, which carries the tent he plans to live out of for the next 12 days.

Beddome is a long-shot at best to win the seat, but he believes he has a genuine chance against the candidates from the more established political parties.

Photo by Robson Fletcher/Brandon Sun

Promises Starting To Emerge

You can tell that we are really getting into the campaign now:

Tories covet St. Norbert riding - Tories say fight crime by treating addicts - NDP will invest in more wind power - Liberals promise tax break on mortgages
Promises starting to come out~

On The Campaign Trail

Lots of bits and pieces happening on the Manitoba Election Campaign 2007:

Critics slam McFadyen's plan for justice reform - Tories promise 150 more cops for Winnipeg - Liberal's proposed child protection unit already exists!

Winnipeg Free Press