Polling stations are now active for early voting in the upcoming by-elections across three different districts in Alberta.
🤘 Three Alberta byelections go down this week 🤘
Get ready, Edmonton and southern Alberta residents! It's time for the provincial by-elections, taking place in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, Edmonton-Ellerslie, and Edmonton-Strathcona. Here's a quick rundown of the candidates running and a lowdown on the races.
🗹 Edmonton-Strathcona
Naheed Nenshi, the NDP leader, is entering the fray in his bid to secure the NDP's stronghold in Edmonton-Strathcona, a riding that has been theirs since 1997. Political analyst John Brennan, who's been following the race, believes it will be a walk in the park for Nenshi. But there's a catch — he'll be eager to see just how big a victory it'll be.
Meanwhile, the Republican Party of Alberta might throw a monkey wrench in the Nenshi's plans, just like they did with the separation referendum. Some experts see the by-election here as a test run for a potential separation referendum in the future.
🗹 Edmonton-Ellerslie
Edmonton-Ellerslie is where things get interesting. The NDP's Gurtej Singh Brar, a well-known figure in the south Edmonton community, hopes to secure a third straight NDP win in the riding. But the race will be a close one, according to analyst John Brennan, as the UCP is reportedly gaining traction province-wide. It'll be a blow to the NDP if they lose this riding, which they won in the 2023 provincial election.
🗹 Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills
Out in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, the UCP's Tara Sawyer is taking on the NDP's Bev Toews, with a wildcard candidate from the Republican Party of Alberta rounding out the field.
Advance polls for these by-elections are open June 17-21, and votes will be cast on election day, June 23. Head to Elections Alberta to find your voting district!
Tune in for more news reports by Nicole Weisberg from News Edmonton, and stay updated on these exciting by-elections in Alberta!
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👨💼 Fun fact: Just a few years back in 2023, the NDP managed to winning all of the ridings in Edmonton during the provincial election.
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- John Brennan, a political analyst, predicts that Naheed Nenshi will effortlessly secure the NDP's stronghold in Edmonton-Strathcona, however, he is interested to see the magnitude of Nenshi's victory, given the potential involvement of the Republican Party of Alberta.
- The by-election in Edmonton-Ellerslie showcases a fierce competition between Gurtej Singh Brar of the NDP and the UCP, as per analyst John Brennan, who believes the UCP is gaining momentum across the province, making this race a close contest.
- The results of the by-elections in Alberta will likely offer an insightful opinion on the political landscape, particularly in the respective ridings of Edmonton-Strathcona, Edmonton-Ellerslie, and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills. Stay informed with the News App to keep up with the latest developments.
