Lyle Stewart of the Saskatchewan Party is elected in the riding of Lumsden-Morse.
Summary
The Saskatchewan Party’s Lyle Stewart is running for re-election in this rural riding surrounding Moose Jaw and the western part of Regina. It was formed from pieces of nine other ridings for the 2016 election.
Boundaries
This riding stretches from Stewart Valley in the west to Wilcox in the east. Regina Beach is to the north and Truax in the south. It includes the villages of Grand Coulee, Waldeck, Caronport, Mortlach, Chaplin and the towns of Herbert and Pense.
Last Election
Stewart defeated the Saskatchewan NDP candidate Rhonda Phillips over 5,900 votes in 2016. Turnout for the riding was 65.2 per cent.
History
This was a new riding created for the 2016 provincial election. The new boundaries were passed into law on May 15, 2013, after feedback from individuals and groups.
Candidates
NDP: NIC LEWIS
Earned a degree in human justice from the University of Regina.
He has worked in a care home for seniors, in assisted living with adults with disabilities and in corrections with young offenders.
Grew up in Lumsden and Regina Beach and now lives in Regina with his wife.
Saskatchewan Party: LYLE STEWART Incumbent
One of the first members of the newly formed Saskatchewan Party and was first elected in Thunder Creek in 1999. Re-elected in 2003, 2007, 2011 and 2016.
Stewart stepped down as minister of agriculture in 2018 after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Former minister for enterprise and innovation and minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation.
Born and raised near Pense where he continues to farm and ranch.
Stewart and his wife Linda have three grown children and five grandchildren.
Buffalo Party: LES GUILLEMIN
Green Party: ISAIAH HUNTER