Wayne Balcaen

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2023 Manitoba general election: Brandon West
Wayne Balcaen
MLA
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Brandon West
Assumed office
October 3, 2023
PartyCandidateVotes%±%Expenditures
Progressive Conservative Wayne Balcaen 3,81448.75-9.64$34,464.23
New Democratic Quentin Robinson3,72547.62+23.82$6,200.25
Green Bill Marsh2843.63-6.50$0.00
Total valid votes/Expense limit7,82399.38$60,088.00
Total rejected and declined ballots490.62
Turnout7,87251.68+0.41
Eligible voters15,232
Progressive Conservative hold Swing -16.73
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