Michael Peter Moroz is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in the 2023 Manitoba general election. He represents the district of River Heights as a member of the Manitoba New Democratic Party.[3]

Mike Moroz
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for River Heights
Assumed office
October 3, 2023
Preceded byJon Gerrard
Personal details
Born(1962-11-08)November 8, 1962
Spirit River, Alberta[1]
Political partyNew Democratic
SpouseChristine[2]

Prior to being elected, Moroz was a high school teacher. He grew up in Northern Alberta, then moved to Vancouver Island before moving to Winnipeg.[4] He was also an actor and casting director. He was in one episode of Alienated.[1]

On November 13, 2024, he was appointed Minister of Innovation and New Technology in the Kinew ministry.[5]

Electoral history

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2023 Manitoba general election: River Heights
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Mike Moroz 5,047 44.21 +29.63 $34,794.42
Liberal Jon Gerrard 4,404 38.58 -15.22 $15,378.75
Progressive Conservative Tim Burt 1,807 15.83 -8.87 $15,741.18
Green Nathan Zahn 158 1.38 -5.54 $0.00
Total valid votes/expense limit 11,416 99.63 $66,065.00
Total rejected and declined ballots 42 0.37
Turnout 11,458 67.59 +2.12
Eligible voters 16,951
New Democratic gain from Liberal Swing +22.42
Source(s)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Mike Moroz". IMDB. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Kildonan-River Heights NDP". Manitoba New Democratic Party. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  3. ^ "The new face challenging River Heights Liberal stronghold". Winnipeg. 2023-09-29. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  4. ^ "About Mike Moroz". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  5. ^ Sanders, Carol (2024-11-13). "Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew adds tech portfolio, shuffles cabinet". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  6. ^ "Summary of Votes Received" (PDF). Elections Manitoba. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  7. ^ "CANDIDATE ELECTION RETURNS GENERAL ELECTION 2023". Elections Manitoba. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  8. ^ "2023 GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE AND REGISTERED PARTY ELECTION EXPENSE LIMITS - FINAL EXPENSE LIMIT" (PDF). Elections Manitoba. Retrieved 4 May 2024.