The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba has announced Kelly Bindle as the nominated candidate for Thompson.

Bindle, who has served as Thompson’s MLA since 2016, will be seeking re-election in the provincial election taking place on September 30th.

In addition to his role as MLA, he served as Legislative Assistant to the Minister of Growth, Enterprise, and Trade. Prior to his election as MLA, Bindle was a structural engineer and small business owner in Thompson.

The Election Divisions Boundaries Commission made changes to the existing electoral boundaries in December 2018, which is why Bindle has to go through a nomination process.

If he wins the candidacy for the election, he would be running against NDP candidate Danielle Adams in the constituency.