Andy Swan

Andrew Swan (born August 9, 1968 in Winnipeg) is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was elected to the Manitoba legislature in a 2004 by-election, replacing MaryAnn Mihychuk who resigned to run for Mayor of Winnipeg.

Swan graduated from the University of Manitoba law school in 1990. After graduating, he practiced law at the firm of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman, becoming a partner in 2000. His speciality was family law. Swan was also appointed to the Residential Tenancies Commission in 2000, and is a member of the Manitoba Running Association.

Swan first ran for the Manitoba legislature as a New Democrat in the provincial election of 1990, placing third in the west-end Winnipeg riding of Sturgeon Creek. He did not run in the elections of 1995, 1999 and 2003.

On June 22, 2004, Swan was elected as a New Democrat for the riding of Minto, defeating Liberal Wayne Helgason, 2848 votes to 1616. He was re-elected in the 2007 provincial election. He was appointed to cabinet on February 4, 2008, as Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade.