Blaine Pedersen

Blaine Pedersen is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in the 2007 provincial election, for the electoral division of Carman. Pederson is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.

Pedersen was re-elected in the new Midland riding in the 2011,[1] and 2016 elections.[2] On May 3, 2016, Pedersen was appointed to the Executive Council of Manitoba as Minister of Infrastructure.[3][4]

Electoral results

Manitoba general election, 2007: Carman
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
     Progressive Conservative Blaine Pedersen 3,845 57.96 +6.10 $10,079.39
New DemocraticSharon Sadowy 1,440 21.71 +0.44 $2,970.97
LiberalDon Oldcorn 1,293 19.49 −7.38 $5,572.63
Total valid votes 6,578 99.16
Rejected and declined ballots 56
Turnout 6,634 53.19 −0.95
Electors on the lists 12,471

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References

  1. "Midland voters overwhelmingly give Pedersen their support". Pembina Today. October 5, 2011. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
  2. "Blaine Pedersen re-elected for third term in Midland". Pembina Valley Online. April 19, 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
  3. "Brian Pallister sworn in as Manitoba premier". CBC News. May 3, 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
  4. "Meet Manitoba's new government cabinet members". CBC News. May 3, 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
  5. http://www.electionsmanitoba.ca/en/Results/39_division_results/39_carman_summary_results.html - 2007 results


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