Winnipeg West Liberal volunteers hopeful as polls come in

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A small, but growing, crowd of red-clad supporters filled the Holiday Inn to cheer for Dr. Doug Eyolfson, the Liberal contender challenging Conservative incumbent Marty Morantz.

Eyolfson arrived at the hotel just past 9 p.m. His campaign manager told the Free Press he would not be speaking to the press until the vote in his riding was decided.

His supporters watched a set of projectors playing live news coverage of Canada-wide polls, and broke out into cheers every time a Manitoba Liberal was portrayed.

Long-time Liberal volunteer Aruna Hall said she remained hopeful Eyolfson would take the riding back from Morantz.

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

Early ballot counting just past 9 p.m. Monday suggested a small lead for Morantz.