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Upcoming referendum hurt Smith's governing UCP in Alberta byelection loss: critics
Kyle Campbell won 7,461 votes, giving the Alberta NDP its first Calgary-Shaw victory since 2015 as the UCP lost a longtime stronghold.
- On Monday, Alberta NDP candidate Kyle Campbell won the Calgary-Shaw byelection, flipping the longtime Conservative stronghold. This victory marks the first time the NDP has captured the riding since 2015.
- The byelection was triggered by the resignation of former United Conservative Party cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz in May. The contest occurred amid provincial debate over a looming October 19 referendum on potential separation from Canada.
- With all polls reporting, Campbell secured about 47 per cent of the vote, finishing 582 votes ahead of UCP candidate Mike Derry. Political scientist Lori Williams attributed the result to voter frustration with Premier Danielle Smith's performance and the referendum.
- Former Premier Jason Kenney stated the loss illustrates the referendum's negative impact on conservative support, while Premier Danielle Smith congratulated Campbell and pledged to work with the MLA-elect to address constituency needs.
- The seat flip leaves the ruling UCP with 47 of the legislature's 87 seats, while the NDP holds 39. This result establishes a critical bellwether as parties look toward the next provincial election on October 18, 2027.
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Alberta premier's office blames byelection loss on vote split, others say referendum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office is blaming vote splitting among conservatives for a surprising Monday byelection defeat in what is supposed to be one of their Calgary strongholds. However, voices from across the political spectrum took to social media Tuesday to say that if Smith’s UCP wants to point the finger of blame, it should be […]
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Alberta premier's office blames byelection loss on vote split; others say referendum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office is blaming vote splitting among conservatives for a surprising Monday byelection defeat in what is supposed to be one of their Calgary strongholds.
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