Parties & Leaders

Get the inside scoop on the political parties and the people who would run this province, as we bring you profiles of the major party leaders, as well as in-depth looks at the parties themselves, their policies, and their chances this election.

Long the underdog of the Manitoba political scene, Gary Doer has been riding high on a wave of popularity since 2003, when he was re-elected to a second term as premier with 49.9 per cent of the popular vote – the largest percentage since 1915.
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It has been a whirlwind last few months for Hugh McFadyen, who moved from the political backroom to the Opposition's corner office in less than 18 months.
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The Liberals have a louder voice in Manitoba than one would expect from a party with only two elected members – and that’s largely due to the high-visibility tactics of party leader Jon Gerrard.
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Andrew Basham is the newest leader of a Manitoba provincial party, elected to lead the Green party less than five months ago.
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It can't be easy being a Communist party election candidate. Many voters don't know your party exists. Some consider your party's name a put-down, an affront to the democratic process. And your odds of winning are practically negligible.
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