Blaine Pedersen

Blaine Pedersen is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in the 2007 provincial election, for the electoral division of Carman.[1] Pederson is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.

Blaine Pedersen
MLA
Minister of Agriculture and Resource Development
In office
October 23, 2019 – July 15, 2021
PremierBrian Pallister
Preceded byRalph Eichler
Succeeded byRalph Eichler
Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade
In office
August 17, 2017 – October 23, 2019
PremierBrian Pallister
Preceded byCliff Cullen
Succeeded byRalph Eichler
Minister of Infrastructure
In office
May 3, 2016 – August 17, 2017
PremierBrian Pallister
Preceded bySteve Ashton
Succeeded byRon Schuler
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Midland
Carman (2007-2011)
Assumed office
May 22, 2007
Preceded byDenis Rocan
Personal details
Political partyProgressive Conservative

Pedersen was re-elected in the new Midland riding in the 2011,[2] and 2016 elections.[3] On May 3, 2016, Pedersen was appointed to the Executive Council of Manitoba as Minister of Infrastructure.[4][5]

On August 17, 2017, he was named Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade.[6]

He was re-elected in the 2019 election.

Electoral results
2019 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
Progressive ConservativeBlaine Pedersen6,700
New DemocraticCindy Friesen1,370
LiberalJulia Sisler860
Total valid votes 100.0  
Total rejected ballots
Turnout
Eligible voters
2016 Manitoba general election: Midland
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
Progressive ConservativeBlaine Pedersen6,16875.20+6.03$6,787.89
GreenStacey O'Neill7979.71+9.71$165.77
New DemocraticJacqueline Theroux7148.70-14.86$648.86
LiberalJulia Sisler5236.37-0.51$2.92
Total valid votes/expense limit 8,202100.0  $
Eligible voters –
Source: Elections Manitoba[7][8][9]
2011 Manitoba general election: Midland
Party Candidate Votes%Expenditures
Progressive ConservativeBlaine Pedersen5,13969.17$21,702.82
New DemocraticJaqueline Theroux1,75023.56$3,063.12
LiberalLeah Jeffers5116.88$2,572.41
Total valid votes 7,400
Rejected and declined votes 29
Turnout 7,429 51.35
Electors on the lists 14,467
Source: Elections Manitoba[10]
2007 Manitoba general election: Carman
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
Progressive ConservativeBlaine Pedersen3,84557.96+6.10$10,079.39
New DemocraticSharon Sadowy1,44021.71+0.44$2,970.97
LiberalDon Oldcorn1,29319.49−7.38$5,572.63
Total valid votes 6,578 99.16
Rejected and declined ballots 56
Turnout 6,634 53.19 −0.95
Electors on the lists 12,471

[1]

References
  1. "Carman — Official Results — 2007 Provincial Election". Elections Manitoba. Archived from the original on 2012-03-21. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
  2. "Midland voters overwhelmingly give Pedersen their support". Pembina Today. October 5, 2011. Archived from the original on August 2, 2017.
  3. "Blaine Pedersen re-elected for third term in Midland". Pembina Valley Online. April 19, 2016. Archived from the original on September 19, 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
  4. "Brian Pallister sworn in as Manitoba premier". CBC News. May 3, 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
  5. "Meet Manitoba's new government cabinet members". CBC News. May 3, 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
  6. "Pallister adds new face, new department in cabinet shuffle". CBC. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
  7. "Candidates: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  8. "41ST GENERAL ELECTION, APRIL 19, 2016 - OFFICIAL RESULTS". Elections Manitoba. 19 April 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  9. "Election Returns: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  10. "Election Returns: 40th General Election". Elections Manitoba. 2011. Retrieved 12 September 2018.


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