CTV News declares Manitoba NDP win in provincial election
ctvwinnipeg.ca
Around 9 p.m., the NDP were leading or elected in 36 ridings, the PCs in 20 and the Liberals in one.
The election had been closely fought race, with the PC party and NDP nearly tied in support in recent weeks.
The PCs attacked the NDP over its record since it formed government in 1999. The NDP, meanwhile, suggested the PCs would privatize Manitoba Hydro.
The NDP had served as the governing party in Manitoba since 1999.
The Liberals, meanwhile, led by Jon Gerrard faced a tough uphill battle, with some senior Liberals encouraging party supporters to vote NDP in closely contested ridings to keep out the PCs.
Gerrard, however, managed to capture his seat in River Heights, a race that some thought he might lose.
In a speech, Gerrard thanked voters for supporting him a fourth time. "It is great honour to represent River Heights," said Gerrard. He congratulated Selinger and the NDP and said he looked forward to working with them in the legislature.
He also asserted that the Liberals had a strong future in Manitoba.
The provincial Green Party ran a record number of candidates for the party, with more than 30 competing across the province.
A minimum of 29 seats at the legislature was needed to form a majority government. Results to pour in Tuesday evening.
- with a report from CTV's Jeff Keele
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