James Teitsma

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James Teitsma
MLA
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Radisson
Assumed office
April 19, 2016
Preceded byBidhu Jha
Personal details
Born (1971-04-14) April 14, 1971 (age 50)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Websitejamesteitsma.ca

James Teitsma MLA is a Canadian provincial politician, who was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for the riding of Radisson in the 2016 election.[1] He is a member of the Progressive Conservative party, and defeated NDP challenger Preet Singh.

He was re-elected in the 2019 provincial election.

In February 2020, Teitsma faced backlash for posting opposition to a proposed program to provide breakfast to all schoolchildren in Manitoba schools,[2] stating that it would be better for families if children are able to eat meals at home.

In January 2021, James Teitsma faced public criticism for his disregard of Manitoba provincial COVID-19 guidelines which stated “avoid all non-essential travel”, and took his family on a 10-day driving trip through Western Canada during the December 2020 holiday season. He has not faced any consequences for his decision.[3]

Electoral results[]

2019 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Progressive Conservative James Teitsma 4,523 46.97 -2.74 $34,015.35
New Democratic Raj Sandhu 3,534 36.70 +5.12 $17,769.68
Liberal Tanya Hansen Pratt 997 10.35 -6.73 $502.30
Green Carlianne Runions 576 5.98 New $0.00
Total valid votes 100.0  
Total rejected ballots
Turnout
Eligible voters
2016 Manitoba general election: Radisson
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Progressive Conservative James Teitsma 4,635 49.71 +10.54 $35,751.70
New Democratic Preet Singh 2,945 31.58 -23.37 $45,802.95
Liberal Scott Newman 1,593 17.08 +11.56 $21,101.45
Total valid votes 9,173 100.0  
Eligible voters 14,449
Progressive Conservative gain from New Democratic Swing +16.95
Source: Elections Manitoba[4][5]

References[]

  1. ^ "Manitoba election results". Global News. 19 April 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Tory MLA calls proposed breakfast program a 'bad idea'". Winnipeg. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
  3. ^ "Coronavirus: Pallister says MLA James Teitsma won't face 'disciplinary action'". Global News. January 5, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  4. ^ "Candidates: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  5. ^ "Election Returns: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
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