Tim McLeod of the Saskatchewan Party is elected in the riding of Moose Jaw North.
Summary
Moose Jaw North is an urban riding surrounding the northern part of the city. A new MLA will be elected after incumbent Warren Michelson announced he will not seek re-election in 2020.
Boundaries
The boundary surrounds part of Moose Jaw and stretches from Thatcher Drive in the west to North Service Road.
It also goes from Parkdale Boulevard in the north to Caribou Street in the south.
Last Election
The Saskatchewan Party’s Warren Michelson defeated Saskatchewan NDP candidate Corey Atkinson just over 1,800 votes. Turnout in the riding was 57.7 per cent.
History
Warren Michelson has been the Saskatchewan Party MLA since 2007. Prior to that, Glenn Hagel was the NDP MLA from 1986 to 2007. This district was created in the 1967 election after the provincial government ended a system of multiple-MLA electoral division for Regina, Saskatoon and Moose Jaw.
Candidates
NDP: KYLE LICHTENWALD
Born and raised in Regina.
Move to Moose Jaw in 2004 upon his graduation from the University of Regina business administration program.
Operated a home office and returned to university in 2006 to earn an education degree and then a master’s degree in education foundations.
Currently a teacher in Moose Jaw and is actively involved in the Holy Trinity Teachers’ Association.
Married with five children.
Saskatchewan Party: TIM McLEOD
McLeod is a current partner at Chow McLeod, Barristers and Solicitors in Moose Jaw, and previously served as the chair of the Prairie South School Board.
Has been involved with the local Saskatchewan Party Constituency Association for the past ten years including three years as president.
McLeod and his wife, Tenielle, have three kids and live in the Moose Jaw North constituency.
Green Party: NORTH HUNTER