Global News projects that Demetrios Nicolaides will take the riding of Calgary-Bow for the United Conservative Party (UCP).
Below is a full list of the incumbent and candidates in the riding of Calgary-Bow, an area covering the western part of the city.
Quick take
Incumbent NDP MLA Deborah Drever is seeking re-election in Calgary-Bow after a somewhat controversial four years holding the seat.
Candidates
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NDP: Deborah Drever (Incumbent)
United Conservative Party: Demetrios Nicolaides
Alberta Party: Paul Godard
Liberal Party: Daniel Ejumabone
Freedom Conservative Party: Regina Shakirova
Green: Marion Westoll
History
Drever was part of the 2015 orange crush, which saw the Alberta NDP stomp out a 44-year Progressive Conservative dynasty in the province. Drever beat PC candidate Byron Nelson.
Drever was a third-year sociology student when she won her seat in the 2015 election. Shortly after, a series of embarrassing social media posts came to light and she was booted from the NDP caucus.
After months sitting in the legislature as an Independent, during which she worked on the domestic violence bill, she was welcomed back into the party in January 2016.
The riding contains Canada Olympic Park. Neighbourhoods include Bowness, Cougar Ridge, Patterson, Valley Ridge and West Springs.
With files from the Canadian Press.
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