The Wrap: NDP sails to majority government, Stefanson to step down as Tory leader

Good evening. It’s been a busy night in the Free Press newsroom. Here’s the latest coverage of the provincial election.

'This is a great victory for all of us in Manitoba'

Manitoba made history in Tuesday’s provincial election — voting in Canada’s first First Nations premier — as Wab Kinew and the NDP claimed a majority government thanks to an orange wave in Winnipeg’s suburbs.

Progressive Conservatives Leader Heather Stefanson and Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont both announced they will step down as party leaders, following disappointing results.

Chris Kitching, Danielle Da Silva and Carol Sanders:

Orange crush

NDP wave washes over province, premier-designate Kinew makes Canadian history Read More

Carol Sanders:

Stefanson resigning Tory leadership, remaining MLA in Tuxedo seat

Less than two years after being sworn in as the first woman to serve as premier in Manitoba, Heather Stefanson announced Tuesday night that she’ll step down as leader of the Progressive Conservative party. Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

NDP defeats now-former Liberal leader Dougald Lamont in St. Boniface

Manitoba Liberals were nearly shut out of the legislature Tuesday, as the party’s now-former leader and a long-time MLA were defeated, leaving only a single seat red. Before beginning a teary-eyed ... Read More

Tyler Searle:

NDP dominates in Winnipeg

New Democrats trounce Tories, take down several cabinet ministers Read More

Winnipeg Free Press:

Gallery: Historic NDP win in Manitoba

After months of speculation, numerous speeches, a few polls and many advertisements in both newspapers and social media, the New Democratic Party of Manitoba has won the province’s 43rd general electi... Read More

The Canadian Press:

Reaction to Manitoba NDP election win

WINNIPEG - Manitobans elected the NDP into government on Tuesday, and Leader Wab Kinew is set to become the first First Nations premier of a province in Canada. Here is some of the reaction: "I ... Read More

Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press:

Premier Wab Kinew: From rapper to reporter to Manitoba's top political office

WINNIPEG - Rap artist. Journalist. Economics student. Premier. Wab Kinew's path as a young man, including several brushes with the law and some convictions, did not appear a likely path tobecomi... Read More

Savour Manitoba Spring issue cover featuring colourful mixed drinks on a table.

Election opinion

Dan Lett:

Wab’s (and Brian’s) way: how the NDP won the Manitoba election

The NDP’s historic Manitoba election win Tuesday night was forged by the hard lessons of a bitter byelection defeat nine months earlier. When Progressive Conservative premier Heather Stefanson call... Read More

Tom Brodbeck:

Far-right campaign architects disgusted Manitobans, damaged Tory party brand

The next time someone tells you toxic, negative advertising in an election campaign is an effective way to win the hearts and minds of voters, tell them about the 2023 provincial election in Manitoba. Read More