Deanne Crothers is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in the 2011 election.[1] She represented the electoral district of St. James as a member of the Manitoba New Democratic Party caucus. On November 8, 2013 she was announced as the Special Envoy for Military Affairs. On November 3, 2014 she was named Minister of Healthy Living and Seniors.

Deanne Crothers
Manitoba Minister of Healthy Living and Seniors
In office
November 3, 2014 – May 3, 2016
PremierGreg Selinger
Preceded bySharon Blady
Succeeded byPortfolio abolished
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for St. James
In office
October 4, 2011 – April 19, 2016
Preceded byBonnie Korzeniowski
Succeeded byScott Johnston
Personal details
Political partyNew Democrat
Residence(s)Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Crothers contested the 2016 election for St. James but was defeated by her Progressive Conservative opponent.

Electoral record

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2016 Manitoba general election: St. James
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Progressive Conservative Scott Johnston 3,532 42.09 +3.76 $32,538.01
New Democratic Deanne Crothers 2,723 32.45 -17.31 $38,621.27
Liberal Michelle Finley 1,150 13.70 +6.01 $12,111.25
Green Jeff Buhse 850 10.13 +5.90 $676.87
Manitoba Bradley Gross 137 1.63 $0.00
Total valid votes 8,392 98.97
Total rejected ballots 87 1.03 +0.75
Turnout 8,479 61.94 -0.08
Eligible voters 13,689
Progressive Conservative gain from New Democratic Swing +10.53
Source: Elections Manitoba[2][3][4]
2011 Manitoba general election: St. James
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Deanne Crothers 4,432 49.61 −6.04 $25,563.25
Progressive Conservative Scott Gillingham 3,414 38.21 +7.38 $31,468.19
Liberal Gerard Allard 685 7.67 −0.96 $5,903.97
Green Trevor Vandale 377 4.22 $205.40
Total valid votes 8,908
Rejected and declined ballots 25
Turnout 8,933 62.02 +2.82
Electors on the lists 14,403

References

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  1. ^ "NDP keeps urban strongholds". Winnipeg Free Press, October 5, 2011.
  2. ^ "Candidates: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  3. ^ "41ST GENERAL ELECTION, APRIL 19, 2016 - OFFICIAL RESULTS". Elections Manitoba. 19 April 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Election Returns: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
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