Tory incumbent in Winnipeg West in nailbiter fight

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The ballots in Winnipeg West were still being counted around 10:15 p.m. and the two major candidates were neck and neck around 10:15 p.m., although Tory incumbent Marty Morantz had a slight lead.

Through Winnipeg West, Morantz and Liberal contender Dr. Doug Eyolfson appeared to take different approaches to Election Day. A small convoy of trucks and sign-twirlers on sidewalks carried blue placards calling on voters to cast their ballot for Morantz all throughout the day. Eyolfson stuck to the bus benches and lawn signs that had been in place all month.

Eyolfson, an emergency room physician who was a common commentator on the state of Manitoba’s health care system during the COVID-19 pandemic, declined to speak with media until after the ballots were counted.

Eyolfson’s supporters, including longtime volunteer Aruna Hall, packed a hotel after the polls closed Monday.

“He’s very genuine, and I think he really cares about the mission he wants to accomplish,” she said.

Meanwhile, Morantz’s campaign headquarters were filled with Conservatives glued to news coverage playing on a small television in the small office.

Morantz was not at his campaign headquarters as of 10 p.m.