Bob Lagassé
Bob Lagassé | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Dawson Trail | |
| Assumed office April 19, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Lemieux |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence | Landmark, Manitoba |
| Occupation | Foster parent, social service sector worker [1] |
Bob Lagassé is a Canadian provincial politician, who was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for the riding of Dawson Trail in the 2016 election.[2] He is a member of the Progressive Conservative party.
Lagassé pulled off a surprise upset victory, by defeating two high-profile candidates to earn the nomination in the constituency. Lagassé is known for his sleeve length tattoo and earrings, which is considered unique for the fact the riding of Dawson Trail is known for a strong conservative demographic.[3] Lagassé is of French and Metis origin.
He was re-elected in the 2019 provincial election.
References[]
- ^ "About Bob Lagassé – Bob Lagasse".
- ^ "Manitoba election results". Global News. 19 April 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ^ "Dawson Trail PCs choose unconventional in Lagasse". The Carillon. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
Categories:
- Living people
- 21st-century Canadian politicians
- Canadian social workers
- Franco-Manitoban people
- Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba MLAs
- Métis politicians