Brad Redekopp

Brad Redekopp MP (born 1964 or 1965) is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Saskatoon West in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2019 Canadian federal election.[2]

Brad Redekopp

MP
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Saskatoon West
Assumed office
October 21, 2019
Preceded bySheri Benson
Personal details
Born1964 or 1965 (age 54–55)[1]
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Political partyConservative Party of Canada

Biography

Redekopp was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.[1] He has lived in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan area since 1984[3] and received a bachelor's degree in commerce from the University of Saskatchewan. Redekopp worked in finance and accounting roles for 20 years in the manufacturing industry [3] and worked as a plant manager for Case New Holland in Saskatoon.[4] Before being elected, he owned and operated a home building company, Cherry Creek Homes,[5] for 10 years.[3] Redekopp is married to his wife, Cheryl, and has two sons, Kyle and Eric.[3]

Controversy

Redekopp's 2019 election campaign faced controversy when a supporter of the New Democratic Party was allegedly harassed by a Redekopp campaign volunteer while canvassing. The volunteer was reassigned following the incident.[6][7]

Electoral record
2019 Canadian federal election: Saskatoon West
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeBrad Redekopp18,59747.7+14.82
New DemocraticSheri Benson15,70840.3+0.74
LiberalShah Rukh2,8637.3-17.18
GreenShawn Setyo1,0422.7+0.96
People'sIsaac Hayes7752.00-
Total valid votes/Expense limit 38,985100.0
Total rejected ballots 397
Turnout 39,38264.7
Eligible voters 60,887
Conservative gain from New Democratic Swing +7.45
Source: Elections Canada[8][9]
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References
  1. "Brad Redekopp, Conservative Party of Canada". 980 CJME. October 6, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  2. "Canada election results: Saskatoon West". Global News. October 21, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  3. "About Our Candidate". Conservative Party of Canada. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  4. "Abatement Granted". Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. June 19, 2007. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  5. "Regina–Lewvan and Saskatoon West". Cable Public Affairs Channel. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  6. Bosker, Brent (June 10, 2019). "Saskatoon man claims harrassment [sic] by Redekopp canvasser". 650 CKOM. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  7. MacPherson, Alex (June 10, 2019). "Federal Conservative volunteer reassigned after doorstep altercation in Saskatchewan". Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  8. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  9. "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
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