He resigned in 2021 to run as a Liberal in the 2021 Canadian federal election, but failed to be elected to the federal riding of Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River. After his defeat, he declined to seek re-election to his provincial seat. In the subsequent by-election, the Saskatchewan Party's Jim Lemaigre, defeating NDP candidate Georgina Jolibois. This was considered an upset, as the NDP has held the predominantly-indigenous riding almost continuously since 1975. Along with the neighbouring northern riding of Cumberland, Athabasca is considered one of the safest New Democratic seats in Saskatchewan, although candidates for the centre-right Saskatchewan Party have polled somewhat better results in the 21st century compared to SP and Progressive Conservative candidates in previous elections. Member of the Legislative Assembly This riding has elected the following Members of the Legislative Assembly: Election results Athabasca, 1934–present ^ Saskatchewan Party change compared to Progressive Conservative Île-à-la-Crosse, 1917–1934 Athabasca, 1908–1917 ^ Progressive Conservative change from Provincial Rights References External links Website of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Archives Board: Saskatchewan Executive and Legislative Directory Saskatchewan provincial electoral districts