Steinbach (electoral district)
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Steinbach is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian
province of Manitoba
. It was created by redistribution in 1989, and has formally existed since the provincial election of 1990
. For the 2011 election
, Steinbach was redistributed again, it was also contracted for the second consecutive time as population densities in the city and area grew.
Steinbach is located in southeastern Manitoba. It is bordered by Emerson to the west, La Verendrye to the south and east, Dawson Trail
to the north, and Morris to the west. Leading communities in the riding include Steinbach
, Mitchell
, and Kleefeld
.
Thirty-four per cent of the riding's residents list German
as their ethnic origin, and a further 7% list themselves as Dutch. There is a very strong Mennonite
presence in the riding.
Steinbach's population in 2006 was 19,415. In the year 1999, the average family income was $46,133, and the unemployment rate was 5.00%. Manufacturing accounts for 17% of the riding's industry, followed by agriculture at 14%.
The riding has been held by the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba
since its creation, and is considered extremely safe for that party. The rural nature of Steinbach in addition to the Mennonite and religious background of the city promotes a strong social conservative political mainstay in the city and area. The term "yellow dog riding" is sometimes applied to the riding as it is often said in jest that conservatives could run a yellow dog as the candidate and they would still win the election. The current MLA is Kelvin Goertzen
, who was first elected with almost 75% of the vote in 2003. Goertzen is the deputy leader of the Progressive Conservatives in Manitoba.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
province of Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
. It was created by redistribution in 1989, and has formally existed since the provincial election of 1990
Manitoba general election, 1990
The Manitoba general election of September 11, 1990 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It was won by the Progressive Conservative Party, which took 30 out of 57 seats...
. For the 2011 election
Manitoba general election, 2011
The 40th general election of Manitoba was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. It took place on October 4, 2011, due to the new fixed-date election laws...
, Steinbach was redistributed again, it was also contracted for the second consecutive time as population densities in the city and area grew.
Steinbach is located in southeastern Manitoba. It is bordered by Emerson to the west, La Verendrye to the south and east, Dawson Trail
Dawson Trail
Dawson Trail is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It was created by redistribution in 2008 and was created out of parts of Morris and La Verendrye....
to the north, and Morris to the west. Leading communities in the riding include Steinbach
Steinbach, Manitoba
Steinbach is a city of approx. 13,500 people in the southeast corner of the province of Manitoba, Canada, a short distance from the capital Winnipeg. Steinbach is the largest community in the Eastman region of Manitoba. The city is located in the R.M. of Hanover and bordered to the east by the R.M...
, Mitchell
Mitchell, Manitoba
Mitchell is an unincorporated community of 1,492 in Manitoba, Canada, located in the rural municipality of Hanover. Mitchell has been growing substantially since 1995, with a growth rate of over 40% between 2001–2006 and adding nearly 500 residents in that time.Mitchell is located just 3 km...
, and Kleefeld
Kleefeld, Manitoba
Kleefeld , a small community in the Canadian province of Manitoba was settled in the 1870s and was originally called Gruenfeld .- History:...
.
Thirty-four per cent of the riding's residents list German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
as their ethnic origin, and a further 7% list themselves as Dutch. There is a very strong Mennonite
Mennonite
The Mennonites are a group of Christian Anabaptist denominations named after the Frisian Menno Simons , who, through his writings, articulated and thereby formalized the teachings of earlier Swiss founders...
presence in the riding.
Steinbach's population in 2006 was 19,415. In the year 1999, the average family income was $46,133, and the unemployment rate was 5.00%. Manufacturing accounts for 17% of the riding's industry, followed by agriculture at 14%.
The riding has been held by the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba
Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba
The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba is the only right wing political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is also the official opposition party in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.-Origins and early years:...
since its creation, and is considered extremely safe for that party. The rural nature of Steinbach in addition to the Mennonite and religious background of the city promotes a strong social conservative political mainstay in the city and area. The term "yellow dog riding" is sometimes applied to the riding as it is often said in jest that conservatives could run a yellow dog as the candidate and they would still win the election. The current MLA is Kelvin Goertzen
Kelvin Goertzen
Kelvin Goertzen is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He is currently a member of the Manitoba legislature. He was first elected in the 2003 provincial election, and was re-elected in the 2007 and 2011 elections....
, who was first elected with almost 75% of the vote in 2003. Goertzen is the deputy leader of the Progressive Conservatives in Manitoba.
List of provincial representatives
| Name | Party | Took Office | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Driedger Albert Driedger Albert Driedger was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1977 to 1999, and a cabinet minister in the government of Gary Filmon from 1988 to 1997.... | PC Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba is the only right wing political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is also the official opposition party in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.-Origins and early years:... | 1990 | 1999 |
| Jim Penner Jim Penner Jim Penner was a businessman and politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Manitoba legislature from 1999 to 2003.Penner was born in Rosthern, Saskatchewan. He served as President and C.E.O... | PC Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba is the only right wing political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is also the official opposition party in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.-Origins and early years:... | 1999 | 2003 |
| Kelvin Goertzen Kelvin Goertzen Kelvin Goertzen is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He is currently a member of the Manitoba legislature. He was first elected in the 2003 provincial election, and was re-elected in the 2007 and 2011 elections.... | PC Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba is the only right wing political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is also the official opposition party in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.-Origins and early years:... | 2003 | present |