Eric Redhead is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in a by-election in 2022. Before entering provincial politics, Redhead served two terms as chief of the Shamattawa First Nation, and briefly served as acting Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.[1] He represents the electoral district of Thompson as a member of the New Democratic Party of Manitoba.

Eric Redhead
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Thompson
Assumed office
June 7, 2022
Preceded byDanielle Adams
Acting Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
In office
March 21, 2022 – April 18, 2022
Preceded byArlen Dumas
Succeeded byCornell McLean
Personal details
Political partyNew Democratic
Residence(s)Thompson, Manitoba

Electoral history

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2023 Manitoba general election: Thompson
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Eric Redhead 2,887 68.28 +13.73 $15,331.43
Progressive Conservative Linda Markus 1,214 28.71 -6.97 $14,161.66
Liberal Roy Jemison 127 3.00 -0.71 $0.00
Total valid votes/Expense limit 4,228 99.55 $73,108.00
Total rejected and declined ballots 19 0.45
Turnout 4,247 36.10 -1.17
Eligible voters 11,765
New Democratic hold Swing +10.35
Source(s)
Manitoba provincial by-election, June 7, 2022: Thompson
Death of Danielle Adams
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
New Democratic Eric Redhead 1,465 71.60 +17.05
Progressive Conservative Charlotte Larocque 581 28.40 -7.28
Total valid votes 2,053 98.80
Total rejected ballots 25 1.20 +0.78
Turnout 2,071 19.75 -17.57
Eligible voters 10,528
New Democratic hold Swing +12.44
Source: Elections Manitoba[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Former Shamattawa chief Eric Redhead projected to win Thompson byelection for Manitoba NDP". CBC News Manitoba, June 7, 2022.
  2. ^ "Summary of Votes Received" (PDF). Elections Manitoba. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  3. ^ "CANDIDATE ELECTION RETURNS GENERAL ELECTION 2023". Elections Manitoba. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  4. ^ "2023 GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE AND REGISTERED PARTY ELECTION EXPENSE LIMITS - FINAL EXPENSE LIMIT" (PDF). Elections Manitoba. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  5. ^ Elections Manitoba. "Election Night Results Thompson". Retrieved 9 June 2022.