Last month, Michelle McHale announced that she was running for the leadership of the Manitoba NDP. However, on April 22, she decided to drop out of the race.
“This was an incredibly difficult decision for me, but after taking some time to reflect and talk to my family, I know I need to put my health first right now,” McHale said in a statement. “I hope the party and its current and future members find a leader who will unify and strengthen our party, and help us be a progressive voice for all Manitobans.”
Her departure leaves Wab Kinew, MLA for Fort Rouge in Winnipeg, as the sole candidate in the race.
“I wish Wab and anyone else seeking the leadership all the best,” McHale said.
McHale, who originally hails from Niverville, is in the midst of a legal action against the Hanover School Division over its policies regarding the inclusion of LGBTQ information in its curriculum. She is also one of the directors of Steinbach Pride.
