2023 NWT Election
Vince Mckay
Candidate in the Hay River South Hay River race.
Vince can be reached at MckayforMLA@gmail.com, or by calling 780-231-3473.
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What happened in the NWT election? Get a quick summary
November 15, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...Mackenzie Delta MLA Frederick Blake Jr lost narrowly to George Nerysoo. Fort Smith deputy mayor Jay Macdonald beat Frieda Martselos in Thebacha. Vince McKay defeated Rocky Simpson and former minister Wally Schumann in Hay River South. Ron Bonnetrouge lost to Sheryl Yakeleya in Dehcho. Katrina Nokleby...
Newcomer Vince McKay wins in Hay River South
November 15, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...Hay River councillor Vince McKay has taken the Hay River South seat, beating incumbent Rocky Simpson and former infrastructure minister Wally Schumann. Elections NWT said that with all polls reporting, McKay unofficially had 282 votes, while Schumann had 238 and Simpson had 210. The outcome came as a...
Vince McKay comes out on top in Hay River South
November 15, 2023
NNSL Media - ...to be a two-horse race between incumbent Rocky Simpson and former MLA Wally Schumann. In the end, it was the third entrant who emerged victorious. Vince McKay will be going to the legislative assembly as he is the MLA-elect for the riding, beating out both Simpson and Schumann to do it. “Hay River South...
Results start becoming clearer as last numbers roll in
November 14, 2023
NNSL Media - ...is the MLA-elect in Dehcho with all polls reporting. She beat three candidates, including incumbent Ron Bonnetrouge. Rocky Simpson is also out as Vince McKay is the new MLA-elect in Hay River South. Several races are still too close to call, including Frame Lake, which has been a three-horse race between...
NWT Election 2023: Read our Hay River South interviews
November 3, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...of Hay River South can choose between Vince McKay, Wally Schumann or Rocky Simpson in the 2023 territorial election. We’ve interviewed all three candidates, giving each person 15 minutes to discuss their platform, the priorities they’d like to focus on if elected, and the qualities that they...
NWT Election 2023: Rocky Simpson’s Hay River South interview
November 3, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...drug problem and strengthen aftercare programs to help people recovering from addiction. More information: Rocky Simpson’s campaign website Vince McKay and Wally Schumann are also running for the seat. NWT Election 2023: Back to Cabin Radio’s election homepage This interview was recorded on...
NWT Election 2023: Vince McKay’s Hay River South interview
November 3, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...his experience working for the Justice Department, years of community service and time in local politics, Vince McKay hopes to become Hay River South’s next MLA. McKay says, if elected, he will focus on the issues closest to home, which include government funding, substance use disorder, and the high...
NWT Election 2023: Wally Schumann’s Hay River South interview
November 3, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...and hearing what they have to say. He says this will inform his work in the legislature. More information: Wally Schumann’s Facebook page Vince McKay and incumbent Rocky Simpson are also running for the seat. NWT Election 2023: Back to Cabin Radio’s election homepage This interview was...
Settler history and Indigenous relationships: A look at FOXY’s N.W.T. all-candidates debate
October 31, 2023
CBC North - ...a conference room at the Explorer Hotel. Most of the candidates who attended are running in Yellowknife ridings, with the exception of Sharon Allen, Vince McKay, Hans Weidemann and Nadine Delorme. FOXY, a non-profit that does sexual health and peer leadership programming for young people, organized the...
7 races to watch in the N.W.T. election
October 30, 2023
CBC North - ...the incumbent — by 28 votes. This time around, there will also be a third challenger: Hay River firefighter and former longtime town councillor Vince McKay. Simpson came under criticism shortly after being elected when it came to light that he owed the N.W.T. Business Development and Investment...
The 2023 candidates: Hay River South
October 26, 2023
CBC North - ...why did you decide to run there? Yes. If elected, will you seek a cabinet position? Yes. Would you consider the premiership, if elected? No. Vince McKay (Submitted) Why are you running for office? I think it's time for a different view on issues and an opportunity for different tactics. What...
The prime minister visited Hay River and Enterprise. Now what?
October 23, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...who spoke on almost the last day of his four-year term as Hay River South’s MLA. Simpson is running for re-election against Wally Schumann and Vince McKay. Simpson hopes Trudeau’s visit might get things moving for residents in need. “There needs to be some financial assistance, for sure, and...
Here’s who’s running for election on Nov. 14
October 20, 2023
NNSL Media - ...Nokleby Katherine Reid Stacie Arden Smith Hay River North Greg McMeekin R.J. Simpson Michael Wallington Hans Wiedemann Hay River South Vince McKay Wally Schumann Rocky Simpson Inuvik Boot Lake Diane Archie Denny Rodgers Sallie Ross Inuvik Twin Lakes Lenora McLeod Lesa Semmler Kam Lake...
NWT Election 2023: Nominations closed but lists aren’t quite final
October 20, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...in some districts. In Hay River North, incumbent RJ Simpson now faces three challengers: Greg McMeekin, Michael Wallington and Hans Wiedemann. Vince McKay has joined Wally Schumann and Rocky Simpson in contesting Hay River South. In Yellowknife North, there will now be at least a three-way contest...
Final day for candidates to come forward in NWT’s 2023 election
October 20, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...in some districts. In Hay River North, incumbent RJ Simpson now faces three challengers: Greg McMeekin, Michael Wallington and Hans Wiedemann. Vince McKay has joined Wally Schumann and Rocky Simpson in contesting Hay River South. In Yellowknife North, there will now be at least a three-way contest...