REGINA - The Saskatchewan NDP have confirmed in a news release that Jennifer Bowes, MLA for Saskatoon University, is not seeking re-election.
“It has been a great honour to serve the people of Saskatoon University,” said Bowes in a statement.
“I want to sincerely thank my constituents for placing their trust in me and for allowing me the incredible privilege of advocating on their behalf. While I have made the decision not to run for re-election after considerable deliberation and with mixed emotions, I look forward to continuing to serve the remainder of my term. I will continue to devote my remaining time as the MLA for Saskatoon University pushing for a just and equitable province for all Saskatchewan people. And then I’ll look forward to a new set of adventures with my wonderful partner.”
Bowes, who was in her first term, is the second NDP incumbent to announce they are not running again: Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette has also announced he is not running again.
“I’m very proud of the work that Jennifer has accomplished in her time as MLA for Saskatoon University and look forward to continuing to work with her through the rest of her term,” said leader Carla Beck in a statement. “Over her term, Jennifer has continued to be a fierce advocate for workers here in Saskatchewan through the introduction of her private member’s bill on paid sick leave, her push for fair wages, and continues to push for universal birth control and ensuring women have access to reproductive health services. I am sure she will continue this strong advocacy and I wish her nothing but the best as she explores this next chapter of her life.”
The New Democrats have also announced dates for nomination meetings in several ridings, including the remaining seats where they expect to contest by-elections this summer.
They have scheduled nominations for June 9 in Lumsden-Morse and June 12 in Regina Walsh Acres, the two seats that will be filled in byelections.
Dates have also been announced for 16 nomination meetings for the 2024 provincial election and they are as follows:
June 14 – Saskatoon Centre – MLA Betty Nippi-Albright
June 15 – Prince Albert Northcote
June 19 – Regina Rochdale
June 26– Saskatoon Churchill-Wildwood
June 27 for the following:
Saskatoon Eastview – MLA Matt Love
Saskatoon Fairview – MLA Vicki Mowat
Saskatoon Nutana – MLA Erika Ritchie
Saskatoon Meewasin – MLA Nathaniel Teed
June 29, 2023 for the following:
Regina Elphinstone Centre – MLA Meara Conway
Regina Douglas Park – MLA Nicole Sarauer
Regina Rosemont – MLA Trent Wotherspoon
Regina University – MLA Aleana Young
July 8 – Cumberland
July 15 – Moose Jaw Wakamow
July 29 – Regina Pasqua
Sept 28 – Prince Albert Carlton.
