Winnipeg election yields 38% turnout, Gillingham re-elected
CBC reported that on 29 October, Winnipeg's city council saw its biggest turnover in decades after the municipal election, with nine newcomers joining the body and bringing it close to gender parity. The election, held on 22 October, produced a 38% voter turnout, the lowest in 42 years and matching the 2006 low.
CBC said that incumbent mayor Scott Gillingham was re-elected with just under 40% of the vote. A Winnipeg Free Press poll released by Abacus Data showed Gillingham leading with 36% support, while newcomer Noah Redden tied for third with 14% backing.