Darren Thomas Praznik (born May 9, 1961) is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a cabinet minister in the Progressive Conservative government of Gary Filmon, and considered running for the party's leadership in 2000.
Praznik was born in Selkirk, Manitoba, and attended the University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba. He was called to the Manitoba bar in 1986, and worked as a barrister and solicitor. 3903 votes to 3601.
Praznik was elected for Lac du Bonnet in the 1988 general election (defeating Baker by over 800 votes),
Praznik resigned from the legislature in 2002