Obby Khan tackles new challenge: running for Manitoba Conservative Party leader

Former provincial cabinet minister and pro football player Obby Khan is launching a bid for the leadership of Manitoba's Progressive Conservative party.

Khan says people have been asking him to run for the party helm, and he wants to rebuild the party's connection with Manitobans.

Khan is the first candidate in the race to replace Heather Stefanson, who announced her decision to step down after the party lost last year's election to the NDP.

Khan is the MLA for Fort Whyte, a seat he won in the 2022 byelection to replace former premier Brian Pallister. He was reelected in the 2023 provincial election.

The leadership is to be decided next April 26, and candidates have until Oct. 15 to enter the race.

 

 

 

 

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