Jelynn Dela Cruz

Jelynn Dela Cruz
MLA
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Radisson
Incumbent
Assumed office
October 3, 2023
Preceded byJames Teitsma
Personal details
BornDecember 30, 1999
Winnipeg
Political partyNew Democratic

Jelynn Dela Cruz (born December 30, 1999) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in the 2023 Manitoba general election by defeating incumbent Progressive Conservative cabinet minister James Teitsma. She represents the district of Radisson as a member of the Manitoba New Democratic Party.[1] At the age of 23, her 2023 election win made her the youngest woman ever elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.[2]

Prior to being elected, she worked in administration and fund development at L'Arche Winnipeg. While attending the University of Manitoba, she served as the President of the University of Manitoba Students' Union. She speaks English, Tagalog and French.[3] She has come out as bisexual.

  1. ^ Hoye, Bryce (3 October 2023). "Manitoba NDP wins majority, CBC News projects". CBC News. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  2. ^ Modjeski, Morgan (6 October 2023). "Jelynn Dela Cruz becomes youngest woman ever elected to Manitoba Leg". City News. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  3. ^ "About Jelynn Dela Cruz". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 7 October 2023.