Alberta election: Edmonton-City Centre results

Global News projects incumbent NDP candidate David Shepherd to win the seat in Edmonton-City Centre.

Below is a full list of the incumbent and candidates in the riding of Edmonton-City Centre, an area covering the central part of the city.

Quick take

NDP candidate David Shepherd will be seeking re-election in this riding.

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Candidates

NDP: David Shepherd (Incumbent)
United Conservative Party: Lily Le
Alberta Party: Robert Philp
Green Party: Chris Alders
Alberta Independence Party: John Morton
Independent: Blake Dickson

History

Shepherd was elected as MLA for the riding in 2015 when he defeated long-time Liberal MLA Laurie Blakeman. During his term, he has served as chair of the Legislature’s Standing Committee on Legislative Offices and the Select Special Auditor General Search Committee. Shepherd has also been a member of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.

The riding, situated in the city’s core, is the oldest riding in Edmonton. It was created in 1957. The riding was held by the Liberals from 1993 to 2015. Blakeman had held the seat from 1997 to 2015.