Raquel Dancho
MP
Member of Parliament
for Kildonan—St. Paul
Assumed office
October 21, 2019
Preceded byMaryAnn Mihychuk
Personal details
Born (1990-04-16) April 16, 1990
Political partyConservative
Spouse
Scott Gurski
​
(m. 2021)​
Residence(s)Winnipeg, Manitoba
Alma materMcGill University

Raquel Dancho MP (born April 16, 1990) is a Canadian politician who serves as the member of Parliament (MP) for Kildonan—St. Paul, Manitoba. A member of the Conservative Party, Dancho was elected following the 2019 Canadian federal election.[1]

Early life

Dancho was raised in the small farming community of Beausejour, Manitoba.[2] She attended McGill University first as a business student before switching to political science.[2] Upon finishing her education, Dancho returned to Manitoba where she unsuccessfully sought a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, after which she worked for several ministers in Brian Pallister's government.[2]

Political career

Dancho unsuccessfully contested the district of Wolseley for the Progressive Conservatives in the 2016 provincial election.

In 43rd Canadian Parliament

Following the defeat of the Conservatives in the 2019 Canadian federal election in which she prevailed in the riding of Kildonan-St. Paul, she was appointed to the Official Opposition's Shadow Cabinet by Andrew Scheer, serving as Shadow Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Youth.[3]

Dancho supported Erin O'Toole in the 2020 Conservative Party of Canada leadership election.[4]

In November 2021 she was appointed by O'Toole the Shadow Minister for Public Safety and vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU).[5]

In 44th Canadian Parliament

On 25 February 2022 interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen re-appointed Dancho the Shadow Minister for Public Safety.[6]

During the Freedom Convoy 2022 protests, Raquel opposed the Prime Minister's measures, which she sees as draconian and against fundamental freedoms. She also supports an end to mandates.

Personal life

Dancho began a relationship with Scott Gurski in 2012. The couple became engaged in 2018 and married in October 2021. In June 2023, Dancho announced that she was expecting their first child due in November.[7]

Electoral record

Federal

2021 Canadian federal election: Kildonan—St. Paul
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeRaquel Dancho18,37541.8-3.0$79,711.15
LiberalMary-Jane Bennett12,93429.4+1.5$30,391.22
New DemocraticEmily Clark10,31323.5+2.3$5,804.65
People'sSean Howe2,3255.3+4.1$2,327.71
Total valid votes/expense limit 43,94799.2–$105,384.72
Total rejected ballots 3370.8
Turnout 44,28466.1
Eligible voters 66,990
Conservative hold Swing -2.3
Source: Elections Canada[8]
2019 Canadian federal election: Kildonan—St. Paul
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeRaquel Dancho19,85644.8+4.96$92,599.19
LiberalMaryAnn Mihychuk12,35627.9-14.76none listed
New DemocraticEvan Krosney9,38721.2+6.91none listed
GreenRylan Reed1,7774.0+2.22$0.00
People'sMartin Deck5101.2–none listed
Christian HeritageSpencer Katerynuk3040.7-0.41$2,640.00
IndependentEduard Hiebert1080.2-0.12$741.74
Total valid votes/expense limit 44,298100.0
Total rejected ballots 222
Turnout 44,52067.7
Eligible voters 65,719
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +9.99
Source: Elections Canada[9][10]

Provincial

2016 Manitoba general election: Wolseley
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticRob Altemeyer3,03741.27-19.46$32,887.29
GreenDavid Nickarz2,64535.94+16.30$15,710.81
Progressive ConservativeRaquel Dancho94512.84+0.64$7,262.81
LiberalShandi Strong6538.87+1.45$3,844.07
ManitobaWayne Sturby791.07$1,094.12
Total valid votes/expense limit 7,35998.92  $39,244.00
Total rejected ballots 801.08+0.29
Turnout 7,43963.26+7.66
Eligible voters 11,759
New Democratic hold Swing -17.88
Source: Elections Manitoba[11][12]

References

  1. ↑ Birnie, Sheldon (October 21, 2019). "Dancho turns Kildonan-St. Paul blue". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 Tumilty, Ryan (2020-01-16). "Rookies of Parliament Hill: New MP Raquel Dancho wants to fight for family". National Post. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
  3. ↑ Dancho, Raquel (2020-04-08). "In my role as Shadow Minister of Diversity, Inclusion & Youth for @CPC_HQ, I am reminded of the importance of working to end all forms of discrimination, especially for vulnerable youth. To them I say, we support you, we love you and we pray for your safety, health & happiness". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
  4. ↑ Robertson, Dylan (2020-06-22). "MacKay leads O'Toole in Manitoba donations". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
  5. ↑ "Erin O'Toole announces Conservative Shadow Cabinet". Conservative Party of Canada. 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  6. ↑ "SECU Public Safety and National Security - Thursday, March 24, 2022 - Occupation of Ottawa and the Federal Government's Response to Convoy Blockades". Global-Regulation. govtmonitor.com. 24 Mar 2022.
  7. ↑ "Very pleased to announce we're expecting our first child, November 2023". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  8. ↑ "List of confirmed candidates – September 20, 2021 Federal Election". Elections Canada. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  9. ↑ "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Candidates: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  12. ↑ "Election Returns: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
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