Carr handily retains Winnipeg South Centre

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Ben Carr is heading back to Parliament Hill to carry on his family’s legacy after winning decisively in Winnipeg South Centre.

Carr, son of former Liberal cabinet minister Jim Carr, secured 63 per cent of the vote, defeating Conservative candidate Royden Brousseau, who finished a distant second with 28 per cent.

“I’m very proud of the campaign we ran in Winnipeg South Centre,” Carr said. “It was positive. It was substantive. And it was fuelled by purpose.”

He said his campaign had contact with tens of thousands of voters.

“People were worried and wanted strong leadership. They saw that leadership was reflected in Mark Carney and the team around him. The results have reflected that.”

Carr has been the MP since winning a June 2023 byelection with 55.49 per cent of the vote, succeeding his late father, who held the seat until his death in 2022.

“I did today what I did last time, which is I went to the cemetery and had a little chat to give him and update about the state of affairs in the country,” Carr said.

Earlier Monday, William, who gave only his first name, said it’s vital for him to vote because of the turmoil wrought by U.S. President Donald Trump.

“I won’t mention his name to avoid giving him publicity, similar to what we do for mass murderers and rapists,” William said.

William said he voted for the party he feels is best equipped to deal with the Trump administration, but declined to say who he voted for.

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“No point in having a hidden ballot if I go and tell people who I voted for.”

Gerry, who asked that his last name not be printed, was more forthcoming.

“The last 10 years have been a disaster (under the Liberals),” he said, confirming he voted for the Tories.

The riding, which was created in 1925, has elected a Liberal MP in 10 of the past 11 elections; Conservative Joyce Bateman held the seat from 2011 to 2015 — the only Tory victory there since 1988.

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