Regina—Lewvan

Contested for the first time in 2015, Regina—Lewvan covers the western half of Saskatchewan's capital city. The riding takes in everything west of Albert Street south of Victoria Avenue and west of Pasqua Street north of it, encompassing established neighbourhoods, newer suburban developments, and some of the city's fastest-growing residential areas on its western edge.

Candidates

Erin Weir (NDP) — An economist by profession, Weir held a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Regina, a Master of Arts from the University of Calgary, and a Master of Public Administration from Queen's University. He had worked for the Canadian Labour Congress, the United Steelworkers, and the International Trade Union Confederation, and had sought the Saskatchewan NDP leadership in 2013 before withdrawing and endorsing Ryan Meili. He previously ran as the NDP candidate in Wascana against Ralph Goodale in 2004.

Trent Fraser (Conservative) — Fraser was the owner of a local marketing firm in Regina. His campaign drew attention for the closeness of the final result, which led to a judicial recount.

Louis Browne (Liberal) — Browne carried the Liberal banner in the new riding, campaigning on the party's middle-class platform in a constituency where three-way competition made the outcome uncertain.

Tamela Friesen (Green Party) and Wojciech Dolata (Libertarian) — Friesen represented the Green Party, while Dolata stood for the Libertarian Party.

About the Riding

Regina—Lewvan was carved from portions of the former Palliser and Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre ridings and is entirely urban. With the most registered voters of any Saskatchewan riding in 2015, the constituency reflected Regina's westward suburban expansion, with new neighbourhoods such as Harbour Landing drawing young families. The riding includes the Lewvan Drive corridor, a major north-south arterial road from which it partly derives its name, along with established communities in the city's west end and the residential areas around Wascana Creek. Regina's economy centres on government — as the provincial capital, it is home to the Saskatchewan Legislative Building and a large public service workforce — along with energy, agriculture services, and a growing technology sector. The 2015 race in Regina—Lewvan was one of the most closely watched in the province, with the NDP, Conservatives, and Liberals all competing vigorously in a riding that lacked an incumbent. The result was among the tightest in Canada, decided by just 132 votes after a judicial recount.