NDP’s Nathaniel Teed won the Saskatoon-Meewasin by-election Monday night with the largest percentage of the vote in 40 years..NDP Leader Carla Beck congratulated Teed on holding the seat for the NDP and praised his hard work and determination to win the seat..“I am truly honoured to welcome Nathaniel Teed to the NDP team … our newest and youngest member of the Saskatchewan Legislature. Nathaniel inspired so many people in the riding with his hard work, dedication, and unbridled enthusiasm,” said Beck.. Nathaniel Teed and Carla Beck .“As a business owner, advocate, and former educator, Nathaniel is going to be such a strong voice for the people of Saskatoon-Meewasin and deserves every bit of this win.”.Teed won 57% of the votes, with 2,624 votes. .Saskatchewan Party’s Kim Groff finished second with 37% of the votes, with 1,712 votes..There were three other candidates, Liberal Jeff Walters, Buffalo Party’s Mark Friesen, and the Green Party’s Jacklin Andrews..“I would extend many thanks to the candidates and volunteers who participated in all five campaigns,” said Beck..READ MORE The new Sask NDP leader is Carla Beck.Teed won by 912 votes, which is significantly more than the 350 votes in 2020 and 700 votes in 2017 for the Saskatoon-Meewasin riding..Beck called out the Sask Party’s tax hikes and lack of action on the cost-of-living crisis..“This victory is for all the people that are sick of Sask Party tax hikes and demand action on the high cost of living, good-paying jobs, and healthcare that’s there when you need it,” said Beck..Teed is the first openly gay MLA in the Saskatchewan Legislature..“Nathaniel’s victory makes history in Saskatchewan … after 117 years, we have finally elected an openly gay member of the Legislative Assembly,” said Beck. .“I can only imagine what this win means to the 2SLGBTQ+ community, both young and old, that can finally see themselves reflected in their legislature.”.When former NDP Leader Ryan Meili resigned as party leader, he also resigned his seat, triggering a by-election for the Saskatoon-Meewasin riding..READ MORE Sask NDP leader Meili resigns.When the Legislature sits again on October 26, the Sask Party will have 48 seats and the NDP will have 12 seats.
