James Teitsma

James Peter Teitsma MLA is a Canadian provincial politician, who was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for the riding of Radisson in the 2016 election.[1] He is a member of the Progressive Conservative party, and defeated NDP challenger Preet Singh.

James Teitsma
Minister of Consumer Protection and Government Services
In office
January 30, 2022 – October 18, 2023
PremierHeather Stefanson
Preceded byReg Helwer
Succeeded byLisa Naylor
Minister Responsible for the Public Service Commission
In office
January 30, 2023 – October 18, 2023
PremierHeather Stefanson
Preceded byReg Helwer
Succeeded byAdrien Sala
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Radisson
In office
April 19, 2016 – September 5, 2023
Preceded byBidhu Jha
Succeeded byJelynn Dela Cruz
Personal details
Born (1971-04-14) April 14, 1971
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Websitejamesteitsma.ca

He was re-elected in the 2019 provincial election.

In February 2020, Teitsma faced backlash for posting opposition to a proposed program to provide breakfast to all schoolchildren in Manitoba schools,[2] stating that it would be better for families if children are able to eat meals at home.

In January 2021, James Teitsma faced public criticism for his disregard of Manitoba provincial COVID-19 guidelines which stated “avoid all non-essential travel”, and took his family on a 10-day driving trip through Western Canada during the December 2020 holiday season. He did not face any consequences for his decision.[3]

James Teitsma was not reelected as MLA in the 2023 election, losing to New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Jelynn Dela Cruz by approximately 1147 votes.

Electoral record
2023 Manitoba general election: Radisson
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticJelynn Dela Cruz5,95452.31+15.61$28,441.14
Progressive ConservativeJames Teitsma4,80742.23-4.73$49,117.12
LiberalJean Luc Bouché6215.46-4.94$1,946.42
Total valid votes/Expense limit 11,38299.53–$77,750.00
Total rejected and declined ballots 540.47–
Turnout 11,43657.65+1.18
Eligible voters 19,838
New Democratic gain from Progressive Conservative Swing +10.17
Source(s)
Source: Elections Manitoba[4][5][6]
2019 Manitoba general election: Radisson
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
Progressive ConservativeJames Teitsma4,52746.97-6.8$34,015.35
New DemocraticRaj Sandhu3,53836.71+5.0$17,769.68
LiberalTanya Hansen Pratt1,00210.40-2.2$502.30
GreenCarlianne Runions5725.93–$0.00
Total valid votes 9,63999.54–
Rejected 450.46
Turnout 9,68456.47
Eligible voters 17,150
Progressive Conservative hold Swing -5.9
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (2019). Statement of Votes for the 42nd Provincial General Election, September 10, 2019 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
"Candidate Election Returns". Elections Manitoba. Elections Manitoba. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
2016 Manitoba general election: Radisson
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
Progressive ConservativeJames Teitsma4,63550.5311.22$35,751.70
New DemocraticPreet Singh2,94532.11-23.04$45,802.95
LiberalScott Newman1,59317.3711.82$21,101.45
Total valid votes 9,173––
Rejected 225–
Eligible voters / turnout 14,95662.841.36
Progressive Conservative gain from New Democratic Swing +16.95
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (2016). Statement of Votes for the 41st Provincial General Election, April 19, 2016 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
"Election Returns: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2018.


References
  1. "Manitoba election results". Global News. 19 April 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  2. "Tory MLA calls proposed breakfast program a 'bad idea'". Winnipeg. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
  3. "Coronavirus: Pallister says MLA James Teitsma won't face 'disciplinary action'". Global News. January 5, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  4. "Summary of Votes Received" (PDF). Elections Manitoba. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  5. "CANDIDATE ELECTION RETURNS GENERAL ELECTION 2023". Elections Manitoba. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  6. "2023 GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE AND REGISTERED PARTY ELECTION EXPENSE LIMITS - FINAL EXPENSE LIMIT" (PDF). Elections Manitoba. Retrieved 4 May 2024.


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