Blaine Pedersen was first elected as MLA for Midland Constituency in 2007 and re-elected in 2011 and 2016. 
Blaine served as Minister of Infrastructure from May 2016 until August 2017 when he was appointed Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade.
Prior to being elected, Blaine and his wife Dianne operated a successful cattle and grain operation in the Elm Creek area for over 30 years.  Blaine and Dianne have three married children and six grandchildren.
Blaine has always been an active community volunteer and is a passionate advocate for rural Manitoba.