Manitoba PC Party Leadership Runner Up Files Court Challenge to Election Results

Shelly Glover, who narrowly lost to newly-elected Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson, claims 'substantial irregularities' during PC leadership election

Shelly Glover launches her campaign to become leader of Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives in Winnipeg on Sept.10, 2021. The Canadian Press/Steve Lambert

The runner-up in Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative Party’s leadership race, Shelly Glover, has filed a court application challenging rival Heather Stefanson’s win as the party’s new leader.

Stefanson was sworn in as Manitoba’s 24th premier on Nov. 2.