4 Alberta NDP MLAs announce they will not run in next provincial election

Four prominent Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Alberta's New Democratic Party (NDP) will not run in the upcoming provincial election. The departures include two from Edmonton and two from Calgary, marking a significant shift for the party.

Among those stepping down are Lori Sigurdson, MLA for Edmonton-Riverview, who previously served as minister of seniors and housing, jobs, skills training and labour, and innovation and advanced education under former Premier Rachel Notley. Marlin Schmidt, MLA for Edmonton-Gold Bar, also a former minister of advanced education, will not seek re-election. Calgary-Buffalo MLA Joe Ceci, who held the finance minister portfolio, is also among the four. Dr. Luanne Metz, the NDP's shadow minister for health and a former neurologist, announced she too will not be on the ballot.

NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi expressed gratitude for their service, highlighting their deep commitment to community and public life. "Before their time in elected office, each of them demonstrated a deep commitment to community service and improving the lives of others, and they carried that same dedication into public life," Nenshi said in a statement. He wished them success in their future endeavors.

All four MLAs will continue to serve their ridings until the next election. The NDP plans to announce nomination dates for new candidates in these ridings in the coming weeks.

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Before their time in elected office, each of them demonstrated a deep commitment to community service and improving the lives of others, and they carried that same dedication into public life.