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2019 Alberta Election

A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades

A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades

Alberta’s next provincial election has been called for May 29. The Conservatives held power in the province for more than 40 years before an upset in 2015 led to changes in the political landscape.
Recount confirms United Conservatives won in tight Calgary election race

Recount confirms United Conservatives won in tight Calgary election race

The NDP contender, Parmeet Singh Boparai, has asked for a judicial recount because of slim margin
Jason Kenney officially sworn in as Alberta’s 18th premier

Jason Kenney officially sworn in as Alberta’s 18th premier

United Conservative leader becomes the 18th person to head the province’s government
Oil and gas sector applauds Kenney government as pipelines remain in limbo

Oil and gas sector applauds Kenney government as pipelines remain in limbo

UCP faces ‘formidable task’ to allow sector in Western Canada to thrive again
‘The NDP is here to stay:’ Outgoing Alberta government to serve as Opposition

‘The NDP is here to stay:’ Outgoing Alberta government to serve as Opposition

Outgoing premier Rachel Notley said she would stay on as NDP leader
‘Open for business:’ Jason Kenney’s UCP wins majority in Alberta election

‘Open for business:’ Jason Kenney’s UCP wins majority in Alberta election

The UCP was leading or elected in 63 of 87 seats Tuesday night
A look at Alberta’s elections since the province was created in 1905

A look at Alberta’s elections since the province was created in 1905

A bitter campaign focused more on character assaults than policy Tuesday
UPDATE: Ron Orr re-elected in Lacombe-Ponoka

UPDATE: Ron Orr re-elected in Lacombe-Ponoka

Incumbent gets second term to represent voters in Edmonton
UPDATE: Ron Orr re-elected in Lacombe-Ponoka

UPDATE: Ron Orr re-elected in Lacombe-Ponoka

Incumbent gets second term to represent voters in Edmonton
Here’s a list of Alberta premiers since the province was created in 1905

Here’s a list of Alberta premiers since the province was created in 1905

The Progressive Conservatives reigned for 44 years