Elections Alberta recommends 2027 vote be delayed as gerrymandering accusations fly

EDMONTON - Elections Alberta has two recommendations for the province's upcoming general election in 2027, as a contentious report regarding new electoral boundaries is set to be released to the public. Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure suggests the vote could remain with current boundaries or be postponed, emphasizing both options will allow sufficient time for the election to proceed without issue.

The Opposition NDP has accused the report of gerrymandering ridings near Lethbridge and Calgary, claiming such manipulation would dilute their support and potentially aid the UCP. Opposition leader Naheed Nenshi has threatened legal action against the report if the boundary changes occur, while Premier Danielle Smith questioned the sincerity of NDP's challenge to the report's integrity before its release.