Alberta Election 2015: Wildrose Party’s Mark Smith wins in Drayton Valley-Devon riding

The Wildrose Party’s Mark Smith will represent Drayton Valley-Devon after defeating the PC incumbent Diana McQueen.

The central Alberta riding was created in the 2010 boundary redistribution from the old electoral district of Drayton Valley-Calmar, which was expanded to include the town of Devon.

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The riding had been PC since the 1970s.

McQueen, the former Minister of Municipal Affairs, has held the seat since 2008.

Candidates: 

• Progressive Conservatives – Diana McQueen (incumbent)
• Wildrose – Mark Smith
• NDP – Katherine Swampy
• Alberta Party – Connie Jensen
• Green – Jennifer Roach

Click here for full provincial election results.