Tuxedo (electoral district)

Geography

Tuxedo is bordered to the east by River Heights, to the south by Roblin and Fort Whyte, to the north by St. James and Kirkfield Park, and to the west by Roblin.

The riding contains the neighbourhoods of Edgeland, J. B. Mitchell, Mathers, Old Tuxedo, Sir John Franklin, South Tuxedo, Tuxedo, Vialoux, as well as Elmhurst and Varsity View east of Laxdal Rd.

Demographics

The riding's population in 1996 was 20,095. The average family income in 1999 was $89,350, almost $40,000 above the provincial average. The unemployment rate was 5.60%. Tuxedo has a significant Jewish population, at 8% of the total. Over 17% of the riding's residents are above 65 years of age, and over 28% have university degrees. Health and social services account for 16% of Tuxedo's industry, with a further 14% in the service sector.

History

Tuxedo was represented by Progressive Conservative MLAs from its creationin 1981 to 2024; both of the two MLAs who served prior to the by-election of 2024 became Premier of Manitoba. Gary Filmon, who served as premier from 1988 until 1999, represented the riding between 1981 and his retirement from politics in 2000. Following Filmon's departure, Heather Stefanson succeeded him as MLA and she held the premiership from 2021 to 2023. Following her resignation in 2024 and the subsequent by-election, the New Democratic Party of Manitoba won the seat for the first time.

Members of the Legislative Assembly

This riding has elected the following MLAs:

Electoral results

|Progressive ||David Pearlman

Previous boundaries

References

References

1. Marcoux, Jacques. (2019-08-27). "New Manitoba election boundaries give upper hand to Progressive Conservatives, CBC News analysis finds". CBC.
2. http://www.electionsmanitoba.ca/en/Results/39_division_results/39_tuxedo_summary_results.html – 2007 results
3. "Statement of Votes".
4. "Statement of Votes for the Kirkfield Park & Tuxedo By-Elections".
5. http://www.electionsmanitoba.ca/apps/results/37gen/pbp.asp?ED=55 – 1999 results
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9. "Province of Manitoba Thirty-Fifth General Election Held September 11, 1990 Summary of Results". Elections Manitoba.
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11. "Province of Manitoba Thirty-Fourth General Election Held April 26, 1988 Summary of Results". Elections Manitoba.
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13. "Province of Manitoba Thirty-Third General Election Held March 18, 1986 Summary of Results". Elections Manitoba.
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15. "Province of Manitoba Thirty-Second General Election Held November 17, 1981 Summary of Results". Elections Manitoba.