Alberta Byelection Upset
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NDP candidate Kyle Campbell received 7,461 votes, and Mike Derry of Premier Danielle Smith’s governing United Conservative Party got 6,879.
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“This opportunity is a chance to live what I believe in my heart, which is that leadership is about service,” Campbell told supporters.
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In a surprise move, the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP) won a byelection in the traditionally Conservative riding of Calgary-Shaw on Monday. NDP candidate Kyle Campbell secured victory with 7,461 votes, narrowly beating United Conservative Party contender Mike Derry who received 6,879 votes. The result is seen as a boost for the NDP ahead of the provincial election scheduled for October 19th.
Alberta NDP wins byelection in longtime Conservative riding of Calgary-Shaw →2 articles from Global News on this storyIn a recent by-election for Calgary-Shaw, Kyle Campbell from the Alberta NDP won against the United Conservative Party candidate with a margin of about 600 votes. NDP leader Naheed Nenshi attributed the victory to voters' concerns regarding an upcoming referendum on separation.
Alberta NDP net upset win in by-election →2 articles from The Globe and Mail on this storyKyle Campbell won the Calgary-Shaw byelection for the Alberta NDP with 7,461 votes, beating UCP candidate Mike Derry by a margin of 582 votes out of 16,002 total votes cast. This victory marks the first time since 2015 that the NDP has won this riding, previously held by the UCP in recent years. The byelection was seen as an indicator of public sentiment ahead of the upcoming provincial referendum on October 19.
Alberta NDP win in Calgary-Shaw byelection →In a surprising turn of events, the Alberta NDP won Calgary-Shaw in a byelection, traditionally one of Canada’s most conservative ridings. The NDP candidate Kyle Campbell secured 46% of the vote, marking the party's strongest performance there. This outcome contrasts with the UCP's previous strong showing, winning 56.3% in the last general election but slipping to just 43% this time. Calgary Herald columnist Don…
FIRST READING: Stunning byelection upset may portend Alberta conservative fracture →Analysis
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- 14 Sep
The election comes as the province prepares to vote Oct. 19 on whether to stay in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on quitting the country.
- 15 Sep
NDP candidate Kyle Campbell received 7,461 votes, and Mike Derry of Premier Danielle Smith’s governing United Conservative Party got 6,879.
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17 Sep FIRST READING: Stunning byelection upset may portend Alberta conservative fractureIn a surprising turn of events, the Alberta NDP won Calgary-Shaw in a byelection, traditionally one of Canada’s most conservative ridings. The NDP candidate Kyle Campbell secured 46% of the vote, marking the party's strongest performance there. This outcome contrasts with the UCP's previous strong showing, winning 56.3% in the last general election but slipping to just 43% this time. Calgary Herald columnist Don…National Post
15 Sep Alberta NDP net upset win in by-electionIn a recent by-election for Calgary-Shaw, Kyle Campbell from the Alberta NDP won against the United Conservative Party candidate with a margin of about 600 votes. NDP leader Naheed Nenshi attributed the victory to voters' concerns regarding an upcoming referendum on separation.The Globe and Mail
15 Sep Alberta NDP wins byelection in longtime Conservative riding of Calgary-ShawIn a surprise move, the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP) won a byelection in the traditionally Conservative riding of Calgary-Shaw on Monday. NDP candidate Kyle Campbell secured victory with 7,461 votes, narrowly beating United Conservative Party contender Mike Derry who received 6,879 votes. The result is seen as a boost for the NDP ahead of the provincial election scheduled for October 19th.Global News- 15 Sep Alberta NDP win in Calgary-Shaw byelectionKyle Campbell won the Calgary-Shaw byelection for the Alberta NDP with 7,461 votes, beating UCP candidate Mike Derry by a margin of 582 votes out of 16,002 total votes cast. This victory marks the first time since 2015 that the NDP has won this riding, previously held by the UCP in recent years. The byelection was seen as an indicator of public sentiment ahead of the upcoming provincial referendum on October 19.CBC
15 Sep Alberta NDP wins by-election in longtime Conservative ridingIn a Calgary by-election on Monday, the NDP won the longtime Conservative stronghold of Calgary-Shaw. Kyle Campbell received 7,461 votes, narrowly beating Mike Derry's 6,879 votes from the United Conservative Party. The NDP victory is seen as a response to concerns over an upcoming referendum on Alberta leaving Canada. Premier Danielle Smith congratulated Campbell and pledged to work with him while reaffirming her…The Globe and Mail- 14 Sep Calgary legislature seat up for grabs in Alberta byelectionCalgary-Shaw voters will participate in a provincial byelection on Monday after former cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz resigned her seat in May. Five candidates are competing, including Mike Derry from Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party and Kyle Campbell from the NDP. The election focuses on issues such as affordability, education, health care, and government transparency. Polls will open at 9 a.m…Global News
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