Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives have nominated Colleen Robbins, a former party volunteer and regional director, as their candidate for the upcoming Spruce Woods byelection. She was the only applicant and is expected to win, as the constituency has been a PC stronghold since its creation in 2011. The byelection was triggered by Grant Jackson's resignation to become a federal Conservative MP and must be called by Sept. 24. Former PC leadership candidate Wally Daudrich had expressed interest but did not apply, stating Obby Khan declined his request for appointment.
Manitoba PCs nominate former party volunteer to run in Spruce Woods byelection
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives have nominated Colleen Robbins, a former party volunteer and regional director, as their candidate for the upcoming Spruce Woods byelection. She was the only applicant and is expected to win, as the constituency has been a PC stronghold since its creation in 2011. The byelection was triggered by Grant Jackson's resignation to become a federal Conservative MP and must be called by Sept. 24. Former PC leadership candidate Wally Daudrich had expressed interest but did not apply, stating Obby Khan declined his request for appointment.
- 1 2011: Spruce Woods constituency created
- 2 March (current year): Grant Jackson resigned as MLA
- 3 April (current year): Obby Khan won PC leadership race against Wally Daudrich
- 4 Tuesday (current week): Colleen Robbins' nomination confirmed via email
- 5 Sept. 24 (current year): Deadline for byelection to be called
- Colleen Robbins is the presumptive MLA for Spruce Woods
- A byelection in Spruce Woods must be called by Sept. 24
What: Manitoba Progressive Conservatives nominated Colleen Robbins as their candidate for the Spruce Woods byelection.
When: Tuesday (email confirmation), byelection must be called by Sept. 24.
Where: Spruce Woods constituency, southwestern Manitoba, Souris.
Why: To fill the seat vacated by Grant Jackson, who resigned in March to run as a federal Conservative candidate and is now a Conservative MP.
How: Colleen Robbins was the only candidate who completed the process to apply for the party's nomination.