Global News has projected Conservative Martin Shields has been re-elected in the riding of Bow River.
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The riding of Bow River is located in Alberta, just east of Calgary. It includes the communities of Taber, Strathmore and Vulcan.
Conservative Martin Shields was elected MP of the riding in 2015, winning with 77.4 per cent of the vote. Shields sought re-election in 2019 and won with a sweeping 83.9 per cent of the vote.
Almost 20 per cent of the riding’s population works in trades, transport and equipment operation and related occupations.
Candidates
Conservative: Martin Shields (incumbent)
Liberal: Getahun Shawile
NPD: Michael MacLean
People’s Party: Jonathan Bridges
Maverick Party: Orrin Bliss
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