Stefan Rumpel was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Swift Current this evening. Rumpel was unanimously acclaimed by local NDP members in a virtual nominating meeting, as the Saskatchewan NDP continued to nominate new candidates for the 2020 Provincial Election according to physical distancing protocols.
In response to yesterday’s Sask. Party government announcement that three of the 12 recently shuttered rural ERs will remain closed indefinitely due to “pre-existing service disruptions,” the Saskatchewan NDP is joining rural healthcare advocates in calling on the provincial government to act quickly to address funding shortfalls and staffing shortages so that Saskatchewan people can access the healthcare they need.
“After weeks of pressure from the NDP Opposition, the public and the media, today we won an important victory for democracy."
Pamela Beaudin was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Saskatoon Southeast this evening. Beaudin was one of five Saskatchewan NDP candidates nominated tonight as members across the province voted virtually, in a historic first. Beaudin won a contested nomination with members voting online or by phone.
Ashlee Hicks was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Saskatoon Riversdale this evening. Hicks was one of five Saskatchewan NDP candidates nominated tonight as members across the province voted virtually, in a historic first. Hicks won a contested nomination with hundreds of members voting online or by phone.
Erika Ritchie was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Saskatoon Nutana this evening. Ritchie was one of five Saskatchewan NDP candidates nominated tonight as members across the province voted virtually, in a historic first. Ritchie won a contested nomination with hundreds of members voting online or by phone.
Bhajan Brar was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Regina Pasqua this evening. Brar was one of five Saskatchewan NDP candidates nominated tonight as members across the province voted virtually, in a historic first. Brar won a contested nomination with hundreds of members voting online or by phone.
Cam Goff was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Arm River this evening. Goff was one of five Saskatchewan NDP candidates nominated tonight as members across the province voted virtually, in a historic first. Goff won a contested nomination with members voting online or by phone.
Excitement is growing in the Saskatchewan New Democrat ranks, with sixteen contested nominations completed so far ahead of the 2020 election.