Gillingham on the go

Scott Gillingham, Winnipeg's current mayor, is preparing for another term in office while simultaneously running as the candidate to become the city's 45th mayor. This dual role has proven challenging for the 57-year-old, who has been juggling campaign duties with his ongoing responsibilities. Gillingham, who won his first term in 2022 with 27.5% of the vote, acknowledges that his victory was not a landslide and has been strategizing for his second term accordingly.

The Free Press accompanied Gillingham on a rainy Saturday in September, observing his dual roles during an eventful day. Gillingham, who lives with his wife Marla and their energetic 10-year-old dog Louie, begins his day with breakfast before diving into a packed 12-hour campaign schedule. Despite the demanding nature of his dual roles, Gillingham remains committed to maintaining his status as Winnipeg's mayor, even while campaigning.

His office has had to deal with threats and police involvement, highlighting the challenges of campaigning in today's political climate.