April 28 proved to be an exceptional night for Adam McAllister of St. Adolphe, winning the nomination to represent the Progressive Conservatives next election in Springfield-Ritchot.

About 300 people turned up to vote at the event held at the Grande Pointe Community Centre. Running for the same position was Craig Tomlinson of Niverville.

McAllister will succeed MLA Ron Schuler, who announced his decision not to run in the next provincial election scheduled for October 2027. McAllister will have big shoes to fill, as Schuler has represented this riding for nearly three decades.

“It was a flawless event and a flawless process leading up to it,” McAllister says. “I thank the members because they put in a lot of effort to be there. I also thank Craig for being a worthy contender and Ron Schuler for continuing to be an incredible MLA for our area.”

According to McAllister, the event’s vibe was especially fun. It was a thrill to look over the room, he says, and see all the people dressed in PC blue.

In the end, McAllister says he campaigned hard, initiating a door-to-door campaign that encouraged non-members to consider becoming members of the PC Party of Manitoba. He spent the rest of his time engaging with long-time PC members.

“I did a lot of driving around the whole riding to meet everyone who had been a member previously,” McAllister says. “I think that really helped out a lot.”

Now, in preparation for the next leg of his race, McAllister says he’ll build a campaign team and develop a fundraising plan. As well, he hopes to do some mentoring under Schuler.

He wants to be ready, he says, in case Premier Wab Kinew decides to call an early election.

McAllister is a husband to Melissa and father of two young children. He holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering and works as a consultant in the engineering and manufacturing industry.

“Our constituency is home to some of the fastest growing communities in the province and a burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit,” says McAllister. “Addressing affordability pressures, housing challenges, and economic uncertainty are crucial to this growth, while our long-term stability needs responsible, practical approaches to healthcare, infrastructure, flood protection, and senior support in our region.”