Manitoba PCs preventing former leadership hopeful from seeking nomination in Turtle Mountain

A former leadership hopeful for the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives is not allowed to run again for the party.

A former leadership candidate for Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives will not be allowed to run for the party.

The PCs announced that Wally Daudrich will not be able to seek nomination under the party’s banner in the riding of Turtle Mountain.

Daudrich had previously announced his intentions to seek the nomination in Turtle Mountain and has been actively campaigning in the area, according to posts on his social media.

“Candidate nominations are conducted in accordance with the Party’s constitution, rules, and candidate review processes,” the PCs said in a news release. The party said it would have no further comment on the situation.

A reason was not provided for why Daudrich won’t be able to seek nomination.

Doyle Piwniuk is the current PC MLA for the area but previously announced he is not planning to seek re-election, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family and focus on the next chapter of his life.

Daudrich went head-to-head with Tory leader Obby Khan in last year’s leadership race, narrowly falling 50.4 per cent to 49.6 per cent.

Manitoba’s next election is scheduled for 2027.

CTV News has reached out to Daudrich for comment.