Leadership hopefuls for the Alberta NDP have now been finalized.
According to Chief Returning Officer for the Alberta NDP Leadership Race, Amanda Freistadt, the following contestants have met the nomination requirements set out in the Alberta NDP Leadership Rules:
- Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse
- Kathleen Ganley
- Sarah Hoffman
- Gil McGowan
- Naheed Nenshi
- Rakhi Pancholi
“I extend my congratulations to all contestants for meeting the requirements for nomination. We are proud that our party has attracted so many high-quality contestants for leader,” said Freistadt. “Albertans have an opportunity to select the person who will eventually be the next Premier – a Premier who reflects the values that Albertans share.”
The Alberta NDP also announced the following official leadership event schedule:
- Thursday, April 25, at 7:00 p.m. Official Leadership Debate – Lethbridge
- Yates Memorial Theatre
- Saturday, May 11, at 2:00 p.m. Official Leadership Debate – Calgary
- BMO Centre at Stampede Park – Hall D
- Sunday, June 2, at 2:00 p.m. Official Leadership Debate – Edmonton
- Edmonton Convention Centre – Hall A
- Saturday, June 22, Alberta NDP Leadership Premiere
- Hyatt Regency, Calgary
Officials say April 22 is the deadline to become a member of the Alberta NDP in order to vote to select the next leader. Nominees will pay a fee of $20,000 at the membership deadline, and a final fee of $20,000 at the balloting deadline of May 12.
The Alberta NDP say they will release the number of eligible voters when the voter’s list is finalized in May.
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