EDMONTON — Albertans will be heading to the polls Oct. 27 to vote in four separate byelections.
Three of the byelections are in Calgary and one in Edmonton. The Tories hold 57 of 87 seats in the Alberta Legislature, so the results won’t affect the balance of power.
Here’s a closer look at the candidates running in the Calgary-Elbow riding, which was vacated when former premier Alison Redford resigned in August.
Progressive Conservative Party: Gordon Dirks
Dirks has been appointed by Premier Jim Prentice as education minister. A former Calgary school board chair, Dirks is one of two unelected ministers appointed to Prentice’s cabinet.
Wildrose: John Fletcher
Col. John Fletcher’s military experience includes a stint as Commanding Officer with the Calgary Highlanders. He has practiced law in Alberta for over 30 years and established his own practice in 2002.
New Democratic Party: Stephanie McLean
McLean is a lawyer, living and working in Calgary.
Alberta Party: Greg Clark
Clark has been the leader of the Alberta Party since September 2013.
Liberal Party: Susan Wright
Wright is a corporate lawyer who lives in Calgary.
Click here to view more details on the Elections Alberta website.
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