Premier Wab Kinew has announced that a byelection for the provincial constituency of Transcona will be held on Tuesday, March 18.
The vacancy in Transcona was created by the passing of the late Nello Altomare, former member of the legislative assembly for Transcona, on Jan. 14.
The necessary documents providing for the March 18 byelection were signed and issued today. The chief electoral officer will be issuing an additional news release in the upcoming days that will indicate polling times, locations and the dates and locations of advance polls.
There are currently 33 New Democrats, 21 Progressive Conservatives, one independent Liberal, one independent member and one vacant seat in the Manitoba legislature.
For more information during the byelection, visit: News Releases
