Don McBean

Don McBean is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in the 2024 general election, representing Saskatoon Chief Mistawasis as a member of the New Democratic Party.^[1] McBean was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan

Don McBean
Member of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly for Saskatoon Chief Mistawasis
Incumbent
Assumed office October 28, 2024
Preceded by	Gordon Wyant
Shadow Minister of Tourism, Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Sask Gaming
Incumbent
Assumed office November 13, 2024
Preceded by	Nathaniel Teed
Personal details
Political party	Saskatchewan NDP

Following the 2024 general election, McBean was appointed as the Shadow Minister for Tourism, the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, and SaskGaming.He is a retired teacher and principal.^[2] He opposed the education policies of the Saskatchewan Party.^[3]

Following the announcement of tariffs by President Trump, he called on the government and SLGA to cease purchasing liquor, beer, and wine from the United States and encouraged supporting local products instead.

Election results

2024 Saskatchewan general election: Saskatoon Chief Mistawasis
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	New Democratic	Don McBean	4,721	51.49	+16.49
	Saskatchewan	Parminder Singh	4,162	45.40	-17.70
	Green	Shane Caellaigh	285	3.11	+1.11
Total valid votes			9,168	98.85
Total rejected ballots			107	1.15	+0.11
Turnout			9,275	63.25	+2.69
Eligible voters			14,664
	New Democratic gain		Swing
Source: Elections Saskatchewan[4]