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Smith calls byelection in Calgary-Shaw, vote to take place Sept. 14
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Smith calls byelection in Calgary-Shaw, vote to take place Sept. 14

From Global News · () English

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  • Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called a byelection for Sept. 14 in the Calgary-Shaw constituency.
  • The seat became vacant in May when former United Conservative Party minister Rebecca Schulz resigned.
  • Both the UCP and NDP have named candidates, with the Progressive Tory Party also expected to field one.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has officially called a byelection for September 14 in the southern Calgary riding of Calgary-Shaw. The legislative seat has been vacant since May, following the resignation of former United Conservative Party (UCP) cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz.

Smith announced her party's candidate, Mike Derry, stating he is community-focused and understands the challenges faced by local families and businesses. "He will be a strong voice for Calgary-Shaw and help us keep taxes low, keep communities safe and grow an economy that continues creating good jobs," Smith said in a statement.

He will be a strong voice for Calgary-Shaw and help us keep taxes low, keep communities safe and grow an economy that continues creating good jobs

— Danielle SmithPremier Smith described her party's candidate for the Calgary-Shaw byelection.

The Opposition NDP has nominated Kyle Campbell, with Leader Naheed Nenshi urging Calgarians to support his party to signal opposition to a government perceived as catering to separatists. Nenshi stated Albertans deserve a government focused on the cost of living, jobs, and public services like healthcare and education.

The newly formed Progressive Tory Party, led by former UCP minister Peter Guthrie, is also anticipated to contest the byelection. Historically, Calgary-Shaw has leaned conservative, with the NDP only securing the seat once in 2015 during a broader provincial "orange wave."

Albertans deserve a government focused on lowering the cost of living, jobs, and great public services like health care and education. Albertans don’t have to stand for this government.

— Naheed NenshiNDP Leader Naheed Nenshi urged voters to choose his party's candidate.
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