Judy Klassen facts for kids

Judy Klassen is a Canadian politician. She was a temporary leader for the Manitoba Liberal Party from October 2016 to June 2017. Before that, she was elected to represent the area of Keewatinook in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.

Who is Judy Klassen?

Judy Klassen is known for her work in politics in the province of Manitoba, Canada. She has held important roles, including being a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). An MLA is someone elected by people in their area to make decisions for the province.

Early Life and Education

Judy Klassen grew up in St. Theresa Point First Nation. This is an Indigenous community in Manitoba. She also studied business at Red River College in Steinbach. Her education helped her prepare for her future career.

Becoming a Politician

Judy Klassen first became an MLA in the 2016 Manitoba general election. She ran for the area called Keewatinook. In a very close election, she won against the person who was already in office, Eric Robinson. He was from the New Democratic Party (NDP).

Leading the Party

After her election, Judy Klassen became the temporary leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party. This means she led the party for a short time. She held this role from October 2016 to June 2017. She took over from Rana Bokhari and was later followed by Dougald Lamont.

Running for National Office

In 2019, Judy Klassen decided not to run again for her provincial seat. Instead, she wanted to become a politician at the national level. She sought to represent the federal Liberal Party in the area of Churchill—Keewatinook Aski. This area covers much of the same land as her provincial riding. However, in the 2019 Canadian federal election, she did not win. The election was won by Niki Ashton from the NDP.