ELECTION: Churchill-Keewatinook Aski

Niki Ashton, NDP

The incumbent candidate for the riding, Ashtonwas first elected in 2008 and in 2012 was named Best Constituency MPby Maclean's magazine.

Born in Thompson, the 33-year-old is the daughter of ManitobaInfrastructure and Transportation MinisterSteve Ashton.

She describes herself asan ally of gender equality and human rights, and served as emcee for theriding's pridecelebration.

Prior to sitting in the House of Commons, shetaught at UniversityCollege of the North in the bachelor of arts and business administration programs.

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Ashton enjoys the Ottawa-based bandA Tribe Called Red, and she drives a 2005 Pontiac Vibe.

She has family in Greeceand she does her best to visit them often.

Rebecca Chartrand, Liberal

Chartrand, 43,was born in Winnipegand is the mother of two children and two foster children.

She works in education, specializing in aboriginal education. Whendriving around in her Hyundai Sante Fe, Chartrand's favourite song to listen to is Country Strong byGwyneth Paltrow.

Having grown up watching hockey, Chartrand is a Winnipeg Jets fan. Herfavourite Manitoba performer is the pop-alternative rockgroup Indian City.

The last time Chartrand travelled outside Manitoba wasto Grand Forks for a family overnight trip.

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August Hastmann,Green Party

Hastmann was born in Selkirk andgrew up on a farm just outside ofBeausejour.

The 50-year-old has never been married and has no children.

A teacher onGarden Hill First Nation,Hastmann lives closeto work and doesn't drive.

His favourite song is My Life by Billy Joel and his favourite Manitobaperformer is young rapper Willy Jay. He enjoys watching hockey games with his friends, especially hometown teams.

The last time he was out of Manitoba was to spend Christmas in Mexico.

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Zachary Linnick,Libertarian

Born in Flin Flon, 27-year-oldLinnickhas been married to his wife, Brooklyn, for twoyears. The couple hasfive-month-old twinsAnson and Miranda.

A border services officer with theCanada Border Services Agency, Linnickattended Hapnot Collegiate and after graduation moved to Winnipeg to attend the University of Manitoba.

He graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in political studies.

When getting around by car, he does it in his2007 Toyota Corolla.

When tucked into music, his favouriteManitoba performer is his musician brother BenLinnick. But the most-played tune on hisiPodisCocaine Cowgirlby Matt Mays.

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Not a big sports guy, Linnickdoesn't closely follow the Jets,Bombers or any other team.

The last time he travelled out of the province was summer 2014, when he and his wifewent to Iceland for a belated honeymoon.

Kyle G.Mirecki, Conservative

Mirecki did not respond to interview requests.

No biography available.