Frank Whitehead
Frank Whitehead is a Canadian politician. Formerly a chief of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba and a political advisor to Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs head Ron Evans,[1] he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in a by-election on March 24, 2009, representing the electoral district of The Pas as a member of the New Democratic Party of Manitoba.[2]
Frank Whitehead | |
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MLA for The Pas | |
In office 2009–2014 | |
Preceded by | Oscar Lathlin |
Succeeded by | Amanda Lathlin |
Personal details | |
Political party | New Democratic Party |
Occupation | First Nations band chief |
Whitehead was reelected in the 2011 general election.[1]
He resigned on May 16, 2014 citing health reasons.[1]
Electoral record
Manitoba provincial by-election, March 24, 2009: The Pas | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures | |||
New Democratic | Frank Whitehead | 2,949 | 75.11 | +6.25 | 25,898.41 | |||
Prog. Cons. | Edna Nabess | 722 | 18.39 | −3.06 | 31,676.75 | |||
Liberal | Maurice Berens | 255 | 6.50 | −3.19 | 9,255.99 | |||
Total valid votes | 3,926 | 99.32 | ||||||
Rejected and declined ballots | 27 | 0.68 | ||||||
Turnout | 3,953 | 29.65 | ||||||
Electors on the lists | 13,334 | |||||||
New Democratic hold | Swing | +4.66 |
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References
- "The Pas MLA Whitehead stepping down". Winnipeg Free Press. May 16, 2014.
- "NDP retain seats in byelection". Winnipeg Sun. March 24, 2009.
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