1981 Manitoba general election

The NDP campaign, which was largely co-ordinated by Wilson Parasiuk, questioned the Lyon government's fiscal accountability in such matters, noting that it had sold 50% of Trout Lake Copper Mine stock, possibly at a major loss.

The NDP campaign generally focused on the economy, and drew attention to the issue of Manitobans emigrating from the province because of job losses.

Progressive Party leader Sidney Green described Lyon's initiatives as "bega-projects", a reference to the government's controversial fundraising with foreign corporations.

These numbers therefore reflect changes in party standings as a result of by-elections and members crossing the floor.Party key: Note: There was one vacant seat at the time of the election.

Dauphin: Ellice: Emerson: Flin Flon: Fort Garry: Fort Rouge: Gimli: Gladstone: Inkster: Interlake: Kildonan: Kirkfield Park: Lac Du Bonnet: Lakeside: La Verendrye: Logan: Minnedosa: Morris: Niakwa: Osborne: Pembina: Portage la Prairie: Radisson: Rhineland: Riel: River East: River Heights: Roblin-Russell: Rossmere: Rupertsland: St. Boniface: St. James: