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Brandon man vying for PC nomination withdraws from race to support former police chief

Former Brandon police chief Wayne Balcaen speaks to media at a past press conference. Balcaen is seeking the nomination for MLA's Reg Helwer's seat this fall. Brandon Police Service / Facebook

A Brandon man who was seeking a nomination to run for Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives in October’s election has withdrawn in order to support a different candidate.

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James Montgomery was seeking the nomination in Brandon West.

He announced on social media that he is withdrawing to support Wayne Balcaen, who just retired as Brandon’s police chief.

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The seat is currently held by Progressive Conservative Reg Helwer, who announced earlier this year he wouldn’t be running again.

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