A look at Alison Redford, leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservatives:
Age: 47
Born: March 7, 1965, in Kitimat, B.C.
Hometown: Calgary
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Education: Law degree from University of Saskatchewan
Personal: Husband Glen Jermyn. Daughter Sarah.
Before Politics: Worked in offices of former federal Conservative external affairs minister Joe Clark and prime minister Brian Mulroney. Travelled globe instituting democratic reforms in hot spots such as Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa.
Riding: Calgary-Elbow
Political Background: First elected in 2008. Served as justice minister before successfully winning party leadership to replace Ed Stelmach in fall 2011.
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