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Manitoba Conservatives Collapse
Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives collapse as leader Obby Khan resigns.
In brief
Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives collapse as leader Obby Khan resigns. Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives lose leadership after Obby Khan resigned, leaving the party struggling to rebuild ahead of the 2027 provincial election. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Leadership Crisis
Manitoba's opposition Progressive Conservatives found themselves suddenly leaderless after leader Obby Khan quit his post and left caucus.
Internal Strife
Khan resigned following months of internal strife with staff and MLAs quitting or saying they wouldn't run again.
Leadership Context
Khan served as leader for 17 months and resigned days after surviving a caucus confidence vote.
Interim Leader
Konrad Narth became interim leader after Khan resigned, but criticized for airing private caucus discussions publicly.
Campaign Director Exit
Stephen Carter left as PC campaign director on Sept. 25 after losing confidence in Khan's leadership.
Leadership Race
Khan narrowly defeated Wally Daudrich in a leadership race under weighted voting, but disagreements continued during his tenure.
Party Strain
The PCs face a leadership transition with only a year before the 2027 provincial election and 19 MLAs in the legislature.
The big picture
Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives lose leadership after Obby Khan resigned, leaving the party struggling to rebuild ahead of the 2027 provincial election.
