By Clark Stork

Todd Goudy claims Melfort Saskatchewan Party nomination

Jan 25, 2018 | 12:53 AM

Saskatchewan Party members are entrusting Todd Goudy as the next potential Member of the Legislature in the Melfort riding.

Goudy defeated three other hopefuls Wednesday before a byelection to fill the late Kevin Phillips’ seat that would ultimately decide the next MLA. Goudy, a long time Melfort resident and local pastor said he didn’t win alone.

“I’m really humbled and appreciative of the support people had for us tonight. I didn’t get here on my own; I was riding on their shoulders,” Goudy said.

Tim Hoenmans, Louise Schweitzer and Scott Lessmeister were all seeking the nomination. Although the win came with a heavy heart, Goudy thought his community involvement put him ahead of the other candidates.

“I do know I made a lot of friends over the years and I’ve devoted my life to serving people. Maybe that’s what they voted for tonight,” he said.

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Just over 800 ballots were cast during the nomination vote, but the SaskParty doesn’t divulge the vote count during nomination elections. The next step for the party is to choose a new leader on Saturday. Goudy said being involved in politics and the party is a dream come true.

“This is what I’ve hoped for since I was 19-years-old. To be in my hometown serving the people of my community. Life couldn’t be any better,” he said.

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