Manitoba politicians congratulate Mayor-elect Scott Gillingham
Posted October 26, 2022 10:56 pm.
Former city councillor Scott Gillingham overcame an early deficit in the vote count to surge ahead and defeat frontrunner Glen Murray to become Winnipeg’s 44th mayor.
Gillingham earned 53,663 votes – 27.5 per cent of the popular vote.
He defeated Murray by roughly 4,400 votes.
The 54-year-old replaces Brian Bowman, who did not seek re-election after serving two terms.
READ: Scott Gillingham elected mayor of Winnipeg
Once Gillingham’s victory was confirmed shortly after 10 p.m. – when Murray began his concession speech – words of congratulations came pouring in from Manitoba politicians.
“Congratulations to Winnipeg’s Mayor-Elect @ScottGillingham!” tweeted Bowman. “Look forward to working with you in the coming days to ensure a smooth and orderly transition.”
“Congratulations to @ScottGillingham as the new mayor of Winnipeg,” tweeted Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson. “I look forward to working closely with you to make our city safer, more competitive and affordable.”
“Congratulations @ScottGillingham! He’s the real deal,” tweeted Manitoba Minister of Justice Kelvin Goertzen. “A super person and will be a great Mayor.”
Congratulations to @ScottGillingham as the new mayor of Winnipeg. I look forward to working closely with you to make our city safer, more competitive and affordable. #mbpoli
— Heather Stefanson (@HStefansonMB) October 27, 2022
Congratulations to Winnipeg’s new mayor @ScottGillingham and all those elected to council.
Congratulations to all the Mayors, Reeves and Councillors elected to cities and municipalities across Manitoba.
Congrats also to everyone elected to School Board.
— Wab Kinew (@WabKinew) October 27, 2022
Congratulations to Winnipeg’s Mayor-Elect @ScottGillingham! Look forward to working with you in the coming days to ensure a smooth and orderly transition. #wpg22
— Brian Bowman (@BrianTDBowman) October 27, 2022
