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Transcona councillor Wyatt confirms re-election bid, despite sexual assault charges

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Hirschfield, K. (2026, September 22). Transcona councillor Wyatt confirms re-election bid, despite sexual assault charges. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12067947/transcona-councillor-wyatt-confirms-re-election-bid-despite-sexual-assault-charges/

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Global News · collected 2026-09-22 · by Kevin Hirschfield
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Russ Wyatt, a Transcona city councillor facing two sexual assault charges since March, has confirmed to Global News that he will run for re-election in the upcoming Winnipeg municipal election on October 28. Despite being removed from council committees earlier this year, Wyatt maintains his position as allegations have not yet resulted in conviction under Winnipeg’s Charter rules. He claims his candidacy is crucial for an independent voice at City Hall and for advocating for Transcona residents. Wyatt submitted his re-election paperwork on Monday afternoon, though it has not yet appeared on the city’s website.
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Transcona city councillor Russ Wyatt has announced he will run for re-election despite facing two sexual assault charges since March. Although Wyatt denies these allegations and has not been convicted, earlier this year he was removed from his roles on council committees but continues to hold his seat in Transcona because Winnipeg’s Charter allows councillors charged with crimes to remain in office until conviction. In a statement, Wyatt emphasized the need for an independent voice at City Hall and claimed that powerful interests want him gone due to his opposition stance. The candidate registration deadline was Tuesday; Wyatt filed his paperwork Monday afternoon though it hasn't appeared on the city's website yet. Other confirmed candidates include Shawn Nason, Transcona’s former councillor, and Chris Giesbrecht.

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Earlier this year, he was removed from the council committees he was a member of, but has maintained his seat in Transcona as Winnipeg’s Charter does not prevent a councillor from continuing their role if they’ve been charged with a crime, only if they’re convicted.
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🔮 Transcona city councillor Russ Wyatt has confirmed to Global News he will be running for re-election despite facing sexual assault charges.
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Transcona councillor Wyatt confirms re-election bid, despite sexual assault charges · assertive framing

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Transcona city councillor Russ Wyatt has confirmed to Global News he will be running for re-election despite facing sexual assault charges. asserted
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Wyatt has been charged with sexual assault twice since March. asserted
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He has denied the allegations and has not been convicted in court. asserted
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Earlier this year, he was removed from the council committees he was a member of, but has maintained his seat in Transcona as Winnipeg’s Charter does not prevent a councillor from continuing their role if they’ve been charged with a crime, only if they’re convicted. asserted
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In a statement to Global News, Wyatt says “Time and time again, I have stood up to the powers that be and they would love to get rid of me. asserted
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But I see the mess this city is in today.” asserted
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Get daily National news He goes on to say, “More than ever we need a truly independent voice at City Hall that will not cave into power and who will consistently stand up for Transcona and working people.” asserted
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The deadline for candidates to register is Tuesday. asserted
candidates → register → ?
Wyatt says he did file his paperwork Monday afternoon although it does not yet show on the city’s website. asserted
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The confirmed candidates in Transcona include the area’s former councillor Shawn Nason, along with Chris Giesbrecht, Lora Meseman and Nathine Dagdick. asserted
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