Smith calls byelection in Calgary-Shaw, vote to take place Sept. 14
Residents in Calgary-Shaw have been without a legislature representative since May, when former United Conservative Party cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz resigned her seat.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a byelection for the Calgary-Shaw riding, scheduled for September 14. The riding had been without a representative since May when Rebecca Schulz resigned. Both the UCP and the NDP have named candidates for the election. Smith's UCP candidate, Mike Derry, is described as community-minded and focused on issues like low taxes, community safety, and job creation.
NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi urged Calgarians to support his candidate, Kyle Campbell, in order to send a message against the current government's focus on separatist policies. The Progressive Tory Party, led by former UCP minister Peter Guthrie, is also expected to field a candidate. Historically, the riding has voted conservative, with the NDP winning the seat only once in 2015.
Smith had previously stated she would call the election after the summer when Albertans were less focused on politics, but Schulz, formerly Smith's environment minister, has since joined a major oil and gas producer. Official results will be released after the polls close on the election day.
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