2019 Alberta Election

A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades

Alberta’s next provincial election has been called for May 29. The Conservatives held power in the province for more than 40 years before an upset in 2015 led to changes in the political landscape.

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Recount confirms United Conservatives won in tight Calgary election race

The NDP contender, Parmeet Singh Boparai, has asked for a judicial recount because of slim margin

May 15, 2019 11:30 AM Read more >

Jason Kenney officially sworn in as Alberta’s 18th premier

United Conservative leader becomes the 18th person to head the province’s government

Apr 30, 2019 10:50 AM Read more >

Oil and gas sector applauds Kenney government as pipelines remain in limbo

UCP faces ‘formidable task’ to allow sector in Western Canada to thrive again

Apr 17, 2019 1:04 PM Read more >

‘The NDP is here to stay:’ Outgoing Alberta government to serve as Opposition

Outgoing premier Rachel Notley said she would stay on as NDP leader

Apr 17, 2019 11:10 AM Read more >

‘Open for business:’ Jason Kenney’s UCP wins majority in Alberta election

The UCP was leading or elected in 63 of 87 seats Tuesday night

Apr 17, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

A look at Alberta’s elections since the province was created in 1905

A bitter campaign focused more on character assaults than policy Tuesday

Apr 17, 2019 10:50 AM Read more >

Here’s a list of Alberta premiers since the province was created in 1905

The Progressive Conservatives reigned for 44 years

Apr 16, 2019 9:57 PM Read more >

Fought to unite the Alberta right: Jason Kenney to become premier

The United Conservative Party has defeated Rachel Notley’s NDP

Apr 16, 2019 9:48 PM Read more >

Orange peeled: Jason Kenney’s UCP defeats NDP with majority in Alberta

Notley was trying to win second mandate after toppling Progressive Conservative dynasty in 2015

Apr 16, 2019 8:37 PM Read more >