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The federal NDP still vows to block Erin Weir from running for his current seat under the party’s banner, but his riding association is now throwing its weight behind his quest to try.

In a Wednesday night AGM at Regina’s Italian Club, the Regina—Lewvan NDP Electoral District Association voted in favour of allowing Weir “to seek the nomination for the next federal election, so that local NDP members may decide who to nominate as our candidate.”

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Weir has represented the riding since 2015. He was present for the vote, and said he was “overwhelmed by the outpouring of support.”

According to Steven Lloyd, Weir’s former campaign manager, the motion earned support from “more than 90 per cent” of the roughly 86 attendees.

“All we’re saying is he should be allowed to participate in that process, and if he’s chosen by the members, he should be our candidate,” said Lloyd.

He said nominating Weir is likely the only way to hold the seat against the Conservatives.