Michael Mantha
Michael Mantha is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is a New Democratic member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario who was first elected in 2011. He represents the riding of Algoma—Manitoulin.
Michael Mantha MPP | |
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| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Algoma—Manitoulin | |
| Assumed office October 6, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | New Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Pauline |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Elliot Lake, Ontario |
| Occupation | Administrative assistant |
Background
Prior to his election, Mantha was a staffer in the riding office of Carol Hughes, the federal Member of Parliament for Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing. He lives in Elliot Lake, Ontario with his wife Pauline and their two sons.[1]
Politics
Mantha ran in the 2011 provincial election as the New Democratic candidate in the riding of Algoma—Manitoulin. He defeated Liberal incumbent Mike Brown by 4,188 votes.[2][3] He was re-elected in the 2014 provincial election defeating Liberal candidate Craig Hughson by 7,668 votes.[4]
He is the party's critic for Northern Development and Mines and for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation.[5]
References
- Russell, Rosalind (October 4, 2011). "Provincial Election this Thursday - time to vote". Mid-North Monitor.
- "Summary of Valid Ballots Cast for Each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. October 6, 2011. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 30, 2013. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
- "NDP's Mantha wins Algoma-Manitoulin". Elliot Lake Standard. October 6, 2011.
- "General Election by District: Algoma-Manitoulin". Elections Ontario. June 12, 2014. Archived from the original on July 2, 2014.
- Reevely, David (June 25, 2014). "Horwath sticks around, names NDP shadow cabinet".