Fort Whyte Byelection 2022

Fort Whyte Byelection 2022

The candidates for the 2022 by-election in Fort Whyte include (left to right) NDP Candidate Trudy Schroeder, PC Candidate Obby Khan, Greens Candidate Nicolas Geddert, Liberal Candidate Willard Reaves, and Independent Candidate Patrick Allard. (Source: CTV News Winnipeg)

It's byelection day in Fort Whyte; here is what you need to know

Today is the day for Fort Whyte residents to cast their vote in the by-election to determine who will take the seat left open by former Premier Brian Pallister.

(Megan Benedictson/CTV News Winnipeg.)

Two former football players among candidates in Manitoba byelection Tuesday

Voters in the suburbs of southwest Winnipeg are to go to the polls Tuesday in a traditional stronghold for the governing Progressive Conservatives. One political analyst says the opposition parties might have a chance in the upscale Fort Whyte constituency because the government is low in opinion polls and Premier Heather Stefanson has faced criticism since taking office last fall.

Patrick Allard is running as an independent candidate in the Fort Whyte by-election on March 22, 2022. (Source: Jeff Keele/ CTV News Winnipeg)

Fort Whyte independent candidate Patrick Allard no stranger to controversy

Patrick Allard, a staunch opponent to COVID-19 restrictions, is no stranger to controversy.

Former Blue Bomber Obby Khan is the PC candidate in the Fort Whyte by-election set for Mar. 22, 2022. (Source: Jeff Keele/ CTV News Winnipeg)

Former Blue Bomber Obby Khan looking to bring change with PCs in Fort Whyte by-election

Former Blue Bomber Obby Khan is looking to bring change with the Progressive Conservative Party in the Fort Whyte by-election.

Former Blue Bomber running back Willard Reaves is the Manitoba Liberal Party candidate in the Fort Whyte by-election set for March 22, 2022. (Source: CTV News Winnipeg)

Former Blue Bomber, Liberal candidate Willard Reaves hoping to score votes in Fort Whyte by-election

Walking and knocking on doors, former Blue Bomber running back Willard Reaves is hoping to score votes.

Trudy Schroeder (right) is the Manitoba NDP candidate running in the Fort Whyte by-election set for March 22, 2022. (Source: Mason DePatie/ CTV News Winnipeg)

NDP Fort Whyte candidate Trudy Schroeder seeking government accountability

The former executive director of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is taking on a new stage – a political one.

The Manitoba Legislative Building is shown in an undated file image.

How to vote for the upcoming Fort Whyte by-election

The Fort Whyte by-election is coming up on March 22 and those who live in the area have several ways that they can vote.

Nicolas Geddert is running as the Green Party candidate in the by-election set for March 22, 2022. (CTV News Winnipeg)

Green Party Candidate Nicolas Geddert facing uphill battle in Fort Whyte by-election

The Fort Whyte by-election has its share of high-profile candidates, though one face that is not as high profile is a community organizer and avid volunteer.

Nicolas Geddert.

Nicolas Geddert representing Green Party in Fort Whyte By-election

The Green Party of Manitoba has officially fielded a candidate for the Fort Whyte by-election.

The Manitoba Legislative Building is shown in an undated file image.

Fort Whyte by-election announced, vote scheduled for March 22

A by-election has been called for the Manitoba riding previously held by former premier Brian Pallister.

Source: Facebook

Trudy Schroeder to represent NDP in Fort Whyte by-election

The Manitoba NDP have Trudy Schroeder running in Fort Whyte for the upcoming by-election.

Obby Khan speaks with CTV News Winnipeg in November 2019. (Source: CTV News Winnipeg)

Obby Khan representing PCs in Fort Whyte by-election

Obby Khan is representing the Progressive Conservatives in the Fort Whyte riding by-election.

(Source: Patrick Allard)

Patrick Allard running as an independent in Fort Whyte by-election

The Fort Whyte by-election will feature three representatives from Manitoba political parties and one independent candidate, Patrick Allard.

Willard Reaves to be nominated as Liberal candidate for provincial by-election

Willard Reaves representing Manitoba Liberals in Fort Whyte by-election

The Manitoba Liberals have selected Willard Reaves as their candidate for the by-election in the Fort Whyte riding.

The Manitoba Legislative Building is shown in an undated file image.

Obby Khan wins Tory nomination for Manitoba by-election

The provincial Conservative Party has selected Obby Kahn for the Fort Whyte by-election.

(Megan Benedictson/CTV News Winnipeg.)

Byelection for Brian Pallister's former riding to be held by March: Elections Manitoba

The byelection to decide who will represent the riding previously held by former Premier Brian Pallister will need to be held by March, and though it hasn't been called yet, Elections Manitoba is encouraging voters to get ready.

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Former Blue Bomber to run as Liberal candidate in Manitoba by-election

Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Willard Reaves will be the Liberal candidate in the upcoming provincial by-election for the Fort Whyte riding.