kids encyclopedia robot

Frank Whitehead (Canadian politician) facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Frank Whitehead
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for The Pas
In office
March 24, 2009 – May 16, 2014
Preceded by Oscar Lathlin
Succeeded by Amanda Lathlin
Personal details
Political party New Democratic Party
Occupation First Nations band chief

Frank Whitehead is a Canadian politician. Formerly a chief of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba and a political advisor to Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs head Ron Evans, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in a by-election on March 24, 2009, representing the electoral district of The Pas as a member of the New Democratic Party of Manitoba.

Whitehead was reelected in the 2011 general election.

He resigned on May 16, 2014 citing health reasons.

Electoral record

Manitoba provincial by-election, March 24, 2009: The Pas
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Frank Whitehead 2,949 75.11 6.25 25,898.41
Progressive Conservative Edna Nabess 722 18.39 -3.06 31,676.75
Liberal Maurice Berens 255 6.50 -3.19 9,255.99
Total valid votes 3,926
Rejected 23
Eligible voters / Turnout 13,334 29.44
New Democratic hold Swing +4.66
kids search engine
Frank Whitehead (Canadian politician) Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.