Alberta Premier Danielle Smith handily won Tuesday’s byelection and secured a seat in the legislature.
The Premier now has an opportunity to govern in the run-up to next spring’s provincial election.
In her victory speech, Smith focused on the cost of living and asserting Alberta’s sovereignty to Ottawa. She also discussed health care, a major issue in the riding, pledging more front-line workers while cutting expenses on administrative staff.
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By-Election November 8, 2022
Candidate |
Party |
Votes |
* Votes % |
| DANIELLE SMITH | UNITED CONSERVATIVE PARTY | 6,923 | 54.5% |
| GWENDOLINE DIRK | ALBERTA NDP | 3,393 | 26.7% |
| BARRY MORISHITA | ALBERTA PARTY | 2,098 | 16.5% |
| BOB BLAYONE | THE INDEPENDENCE PARTY OF ALBERTA | 225 | 1.8% |
| JEEVAN MANGAT | WILDROSE INDEPENDENCE PARTY OF ALBERTA | 56 | 0.4% |
Alberta has a fixed election date. The next Provincial General Election is scheduled to be held on May 29, 2023.