Ron Kostyshyn

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Ron Kostyshyn
Manitoba Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
In office
January 13, 2012 – May 3, 2016
PremierGreg Selinger
Preceded byStan Struthers
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
In office
October 4, 2011 – April 19, 2016
Preceded byRosann Wowchuk
Succeeded byRick Wowchuk
ConstituencySwan River
Reeve of the Rural Municipality of Mossey River
In office
2007–2009
Personal details
Political partyNew Democrat
OccupationFarmer
Websiteronkostyshyn.ca

Ron Kostyshyn is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in the 2011 election.[1] He represented the electoral district of Swan River as a member of the Manitoba New Democratic Party caucus. Kostyshyn was appointed Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives on January 13, 2012 under Premier Greg Selinger.[2] He contested the 2016 election for the riding but was defeated by his Progressive Conservative opponent.

Born and raised in rural Manitoba, Kostyshyn graduated from Ethelbert High School in 1974, where his children also attended. For the past 26 years, Kostyshyn has worked on the family farm consisting of a 200 cow/calf operation with 2560 acres. He has served as Reeve of the RM of Mossey River and on council for two decades. He has also served on various boards including the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, Manitoba Conservation Commission, Intermountain Conservation District, Ethelbert District Veterinary Board, Farm Stewardship Association of Manitoba, and the Ethelbert Curling Club and Skating Rink.

Kostyshyn lives in the Ethelbert area and is married to his wife Judy. They have two adult daughters and one grandson.[2]

Electoral results[]

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2016 Manitoba general election: Swan River
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Progressive Conservative Rick Wowchuk 4,081 56.2 +15.82 $27,515.00
New Democratic Ron Kostyshyn 2,408 33.1 -23.05 $32,595.02
Liberal Shayne Lynxleg 483 6.6 +3.14 $131.25
Green Dan Soprovich 296 4.1 $2,061.05
Total valid votes/Expense limit 7,268 100.0   $39,956.00
Eligible voters –
Source: Elections Manitoba[3][4]
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2011 Manitoba general election: Swan River
Party Candidate Votes % Expenditures
New Democratic Ron Kostyshyn 4,280 56.15 $34,323.01
Progressive Conservative Dave Powell 3,078 40.38 $21,167.11
Liberal Reynold Cook 264 3.46 $284.81
Total valid votes 7,622 100.00
Rejected and declined ballots 46 0.60
Turnout 7,668 59.66
Electors on the lists 12,853

References[]

  1. ^ Martin, Nick (October 5, 2011). "Clash of colours". Winnipeg Free Press. B2. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Ron Kostyshyn MLA for Swan River – Biography". Your Manitoba. New Democratic Caucus of Manitoba. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  3. ^ "Candidates: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. March 29, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  4. ^ "Election Returns: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
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