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Eric Redhead
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Thompson
Assumed office
June 7, 2022
Preceded by Danielle Adams
Acting Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
In office
March 21, 2022 – April 18, 2022
Preceded by Arlen Dumas
Succeeded by Cornell McLean
Personal details
Political party New Democratic
Residences Thompson, Manitoba

Eric Redhead is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in a by-election in 2022. Before entering provincial politics, Redhead served two terms as chief of the Shamattawa First Nation, and briefly served as acting Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. He represents the electoral district of Thompson as a member of the New Democratic Party of Manitoba.

Electoral history

Manitoba general election, 2023: Thompson
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Eric Redhead 2,800 67.91 -3.69
Progressive Conservative Linda Markus 1,203 29.18 +0.78
Liberal Roy Jemison 120 2.91
Total valid votes/Expense limit 4,123 99.49 +0.69
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 21 0.51 -0.69
Turnout 4,144 35.56 +15.81
Eligible voters 11,655
New Democratic hold Swing -2.24
Manitoba provincial by-election, June 7, 2022: Thompson
Death of Danielle Adams
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
New Democratic Eric Redhead 1,465 71.60 +17.05
Progressive Conservative Charlotte Larocque 581 28.40 -7.28
Total valid votes 2,053 98.80
Total rejected ballots 25 1.20 +0.78
Turnout 2,071 19.75 -17.57
Eligible voters 10,528
New Democratic hold Swing +12.44
Source: Elections Manitoba
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