Selkirk (provincial electoral district)

Selkirk
Manitoba electoral district
Provincial electoral district
LegislatureLegislative Assembly of Manitoba
MLA
 
 		 
Richard Perchotte
Progressive Conservative
District created1957
First contested1958
Last contested2023
Demographics
Population (2016)22,030
Electors (2019)15,964
Area (km²)827
Pop. density (per km²)26.6

Selkirk is a provincial electoral district of Manitoba, Canada. It was created by redistribution in 1957 from part of St. Andrews, and has formally existed since the provincial election of 1958. It is named after the city of Selkirk, which in turn was named for Thomas Douglas, 5th Earl of Selkirk, who set up the Red River Colony colonization project in 1811.

Division profile

Selkirk is bordered to the east by Lac Du Bonnet, to the south by Springfield, to the west by Gimli, and to the north by Lake Winnipeg. Most of the riding's population is located in the city of Selkirk. Other communities in the riding include Belair and Grand Marais, and there is a significant amount of agricultural land in the riding as well.

Demographics

The riding's population in 1996 was 19,409. In 1999, the average family income was $51,605, and the unemployment rate was 8.30%. Health and social services account for 16% of all industry in the riding.

Thirteen per cent of Selkirk's residents are aboriginal, while 8% are Ukrainian and 6% German.

Political history

The riding was safe for the New Democratic Party from 1969 to 2016, although the Liberal Party held the seat from 1988 to 1990. Former Premier of Manitoba Howard Pawley represented Selkirk from 1969 to 1988.

Current MLA Alan Lagimodiere, a Progressive Conservative, became the first member of his party to win the district when he won in 2016, defeating NDP MLA Greg Dewar. He did not seek reelection in the 2023 Manitoba general election.[1]

Members of the Legislative Assembly

Name Party Took office Left office
Thomas Hillhouse Lib-Prog 1958 1961
Lib 1961 1969
Howard Pawley NDP 1969 1988
Gwen Charles Lib 1988 1990
Greg Dewar NDP 1990 2016
Alan Lagimodiere PC 2016 2023
Richard Perchotte PC 2023 Incumbent

Electoral results

2023 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
Progressive ConservativeRichard Perchotte4,96352.49+0.65$41,623.05
New DemocraticMitch Obach4,49347.51+12.10$33,125.31
Total valid votes/expense limit 9,45698.13–1.25$66,931.00
Total rejected and declined ballots 1801.87–
Turnout 9,63656.29-2.96
Eligible voters 17,120
Progressive Conservative hold Swing -5.72
Source(s)
Source: Elections Manitoba[2][3][4]
2019 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
Progressive ConservativeAlan Lagimodiere4,87251.84-4.5$26,525.81
New DemocraticMitch Obach3,32935.42+8.1$23,914.53
GreenTony Hill7167.62+1.2$256.70
LiberalPhilip Olcen4825.13-2.9$0.00
Total valid votes 9,39999.38+0.72
Total rejected and declined ballots 590.62
Turnout 9,45859.25+0.53
Eligible voters 15,964
Progressive Conservative hold Swing -6.3
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (2019). Statement of Votes for the 42nd Provincial General Election, September 10, 2019 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
"Candidate Election Returns". Elections Manitoba. Elections Manitoba. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
2016 provincial election redistributed results[5]
Party %
  Progressive Conservative56.3
  New Democratic27.3
  Liberal8.0
  Green6.4
  Manitoba2.1
2016 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
Progressive ConservativeAlan Lagimodiere4,68655.51+16.13$53,655.73
New DemocraticGreg Dewar2,36628.03-28.00$37,793.36
LiberalStefan Jones1,39016.47+11.87$14,356.00
Total valid votes 8,44298.66-0.57
Total rejected and declined ballots 1141.35
Eligible voters / turnout 14,57058.72+3.95
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (2016). Statement of Votes for the 41st Provincial General Election, April 19, 2016 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
"Election Returns: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
2011 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticGreg Dewar4,27956.02+0.38$23,425.03
Progressive ConservativeDavid K. Bell3,00839.38+3.56$23,284.05
LiberalMarilyn Courchene3514.60-3.95$356.19
Total valid votes 7,63899.23-0.08
Rejected 590.77
Eligible voters / turnout 14,05354.77-4.41
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (2011). Statement of Votes for the 40th Provincial General Election, October 4, 2011 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
"Election Returns: 40th General Election". Elections Manitoba. 2011. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
2007 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticGreg Dewar4,58455.64-7.05$16,897.63
Progressive ConservativeGordie Dehn2,95135.82+18.61$20,947.84
LiberalKaren Keppler7048.54-11.56$10,032.84
Total valid votes 8,23999.31+0.10
Rejected 570.69
Eligible voters / turnout 14,01859.18+4.98
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (2007). Statement of Votes for the 39th Provincial General Election, May 22, 2007 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
2003 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticGreg Dewar4,58062.698.34
LiberalJack Jonasson1,46920.118.36
Progressive ConservativeDoug Neal1,25717.21-16.69
Total valid votes 7,30699.21+0.01
Rejected 580.79
Eligible voters / Turnout 13,51254.50-18.88
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (2003). Statement of Votes for the 38th Provincial General Election, June 3, 2003 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
1999 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticGreg Dewar5,37654.35+10.58$645.00
Progressive ConservativeBarry Uskiw3,35333.90-1.42$30,085.86
LiberalJoe Smolinski1,16211.75-9.16$10,422.27
Total valid votes 9,89199.20-0.43
Rejected 800.80
Eligible voters / turnout 13,58973.38-3.87
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (1999). Statement of Votes for the 37th Provincial General Election, September 21, 1999 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
1995 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticGreg Dewar4,75843.77+7.19
Progressive ConservativeBrian Ketcheson3,83935.32+1.37
LiberalElmer Keryluk2,27320.91-8.56
Total valid votes 10,87099.63-0.07
Rejected 400.37
Eligible voters / Turnout 14,12377.252.81
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (1999). Statement of Votes for the 37th Provincial General Election, September 21, 1999 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
1990 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticGreg Dewar3,73536.58+2.93
Progressive ConservativeRuss Farrell3,46733.95+4.92
LiberalGwen Charles3,00929.47-5.88
Total valid votes 10,21199.70-0.21
Rejected 310.30
Eligible voters / turnout 13,75874.44-6.01
New Democratic gain from Liberal Swing +4.41
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (1999). Statement of Votes for the 37th Provincial General Election, September 21, 1999 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
1988 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalGwen Charles3,82135.35+24.40
New DemocraticTerry Sargeant3,63733.64-21.28
Progressive ConservativeEugene Kinaschuk3,13829.03-4.33
Western IndependenceRuth Van Koeveringe2141.98–
Total valid votes 10,81099.91+0.11
Rejected 100.09
Eligible voters / turnout 13,44880.46+5.53
Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +22.85
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (1999). Statement of Votes for the 37th Provincial General Election, September 21, 1999 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
1986 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticHoward Pawley5,13554.93-9.17
Progressive ConservativeEugene Kinaschuk3,11933.36-1.05
LiberalGwen Charles1,02310.94–
ProgressiveRaye Porhownik720.77-0.72
Total valid votes 9,34999.80+0.07
Rejected 190.20
Eligible voters / Turnout 12,50274.93-0.10
New Democratic hold Swing -4.06
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (1999). Statement of Votes for the 37th Provincial General Election, September 21, 1999 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
1981 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticHoward Pawley5,62664.1013.44
Progressive ConservativeEugene Kinaschuk3,02034.41-9.31
ProgressiveMax Hofford1311.49–
Total valid votes 8,77799.73-0.10
Rejected 240.27
Eligible voters / Turnout 11,73075.03-7.91
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (1999). Statement of Votes for the 37th Provincial General Election, September 21, 1999 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
1977 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticHoward Pawley5,15950.66-7.39
Progressive ConservativeTom Denton4,45243.72+1.77
LiberalEd Motkaluk5735.63–
Total valid votes 10,18499.83+0.64
Rejected 170.17
Eligible voters / Turnout 12,29982.94+4.55
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (1999). Statement of Votes for the 37th Provincial General Election, September 21, 1999 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
1973 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticHoward Pawley4,74558.05+4.66
Progressive ConservativeJohn Linney3,42941.95+9.45
Total valid votes 8,17499.19-0.31
Rejected 670.81
Eligible voters / Turnout 10,51378.39+5.07
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (1999). Statement of Votes for the 37th Provincial General Election, September 21, 1999 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
1969 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticHoward Pawley3,37453.3934.85
Progressive ConservativeRobert Stefan "Bud" Oliver2,05432.50-5.41
LiberalGeorge S. Sigurdson83513.21-25.54
IndependentThomas Norquay570.90–
Total valid votes 6,32099.50+0.05
Rejected 320.50
Eligible voters / Turnout 8,66373.32+5.18
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (1999). Statement of Votes for the 37th Provincial General Election, September 21, 1999 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
1966 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalThomas P. Hillhouse1,83238.76-11.22
Progressive ConservativeSydney S. Sarbit1,79237.911.64
New DemocraticAlan Bruce Cooper87618.53–
Social CreditJens H. Magnusson2274.80-8.95
Total valid votes 4,72799.45+1.32
Rejected 260.55
Eligible voters / Turnout 6,97568.14+0.31
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (1999). Statement of Votes for the 37th Provincial General Election, September 21, 1999 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
1962 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalThomas P. Hillhouse2,10449.988.92
Progressive ConservativeBen Massey1,52736.27-2.93
Social CreditRobert Luining57913.75–
Total valid votes 4,21098.13-1.22
Rejected 801.87
Eligible voters / Turnout 6,32467.84-8.19
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (1999). Statement of Votes for the 37th Provincial General Election, September 21, 1999 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
1959 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Liberal–ProgressiveThomas P. Hillhouse1,81441.06-3.99
Progressive ConservativeEd Foster1,73239.202.85
Co-operative CommonwealthWilliam Bryce87219.745.35
Total valid votes 4,41899.35-0.21
Rejected 290.65
Eligible voters / Turnout 5,84976.03+4.33
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (1999). Statement of Votes for the 37th Provincial General Election, September 21, 1999 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
1958 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%
Liberal–ProgressiveThomas P. Hillhouse1,85045.05
Progressive ConservativeDavid B. Veitch1,49336.35
Co-operative CommonwealthFrank Kuzanski59114.39
Social CreditFred L. Luining1734.21
Total valid votes 4,10799.56
Rejected 180.44
Eligible voters / Turnout 5,75371.70
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (1999). Statement of Votes for the 37th Provincial General Election, September 21, 1999 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.

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