- Source: 2024 Lethbridge-West provincial by-election
The 2024 Lethbridge-West provincial by-election is scheduled for 18 December 2024 following the resignation of New Democratic Party (NDP) member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta Shannon Phillips.
Background
Shannon Phillips represented the constituency since 2015. She resigned her seat in summer 2024 citing family reasons. The new NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi repeatedly urged Premier Danielle Smith to call the by-election as both candidates have been selected since September. Voting stations will be open on December 18 with official results announced on December 28.
Candidates
The NDP candidate is Rob Miyashiro, who served on Lethbridge City Council from 2013 to 2021, contested Lethbridge-East in the 2023 Alberta general election.
The United Conservative Party (UCP) candidate is Lethbridge city councillor John Middleton-Hope. He is a former police officer and Lethbridge police chief. He beat Erin Leclerc and Shauna Gruninger in the nomination race.
Campaign
Issues in the by-election include healthcare, pensions and affordable housing.
Results
2023 result
See also
List of Alberta by-elections
References
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- 2024 Lethbridge-West provincial by-election
- Lethbridge-West
- 2024 Canadian electoral calendar
- 32nd Alberta general election
- Lethbridge
- Lethbridge (federal electoral district)
- 2024 Alberta New Democratic Party leadership election
- Blaine Hyggen
- 31st Alberta Legislature
- Shannon Phillips
