NDP retains Transcona seat as Corbett elected new MLA in byelection [Video]

Transcona remains an NDP stronghold as Shannon Corbett has been elected as the area’s newest MLA.

Corbett was victorious in a byelection, which was held after the death of former MLA Nello Altomare to cancer earlier this year.

According to Elections Manitoba, Corbett picked up more than 3600 votes, well ahead of the PC’s Shawn Nason, who came in with just under 1600 votes.

Brad Boudreau, running for the Liberals, and Susan Auch, running as an Independent, finished well behind.

Corbett has spent decades working in the River East Transcona School Division.

“I’m so excited to embark on this new phase of my life, to be a part of this NDP family, and I promise to advocate for the issues that matter to the people of Transcona, and for all Manitobans,” Corbett said following the victory.