2023 Manitoba general election

Stefanson primarily campaigned on reducing the cost of living for Manitobans.[5] Kinew led the NDP into the election.[6] The NDP campaign has focused on healthcare reform.[7][8] In addition, Dougald Lamont led the Liberals and Janine Gibson led the Green party, having been elected leader in March.

The PCs have promoted the film industry in the province and in 2022 helped WestJet launch direct flights from Los Angeles to Winnipeg.[9] The New Democrats focused on healthcare with a promise to improve cardiac services.[9] They also pledged to install geothermal systems in thousands of homes.[10] The Liberals campaigned on creating more benefits for seniors including establishing a minimum income for people over 60.[11] They also promised new debt relief system if elected.[12] The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce encouraged voters to prioritise the economy when voting.[13]

Other campaign issues included; crime,[14] agriculture[15] and affordable housing.[16] Indigenous issues were reportedly side-lined during the campaign.[17]

In recent history Manitoba has elected majority governments so the media coverage was focused on the PCs and the NDP.[18] In the final days of the campaign the Manitoba government reported a $270M surplus in the provincial budget.[19]

  = open seat

  = turnout is above provincial average

  = winning candidate was in previous Legislature

  = other incumbents renominated

Liberal leader Dougald Lamont resigned on election night following a dismal performance for his party. Both he and Jon Gerrard lost their seats to NDP challengers, leaving Cindy Lamoureux as the sole Liberal in the legislative assembly.[41] Outgoing premier and PC leader Heather Stefanson also announced her resignation as party leader on election night.