First UCP leadership debate to be held in Medicine Hat
Posted Jul 23, 2022 4:55 pm.
Last Updated Jul 23, 2022 4:58 pm.
Seven candidates have met the requirements and are now in the race to become the next leader of the United Conservative Party of Alberta.
All candidates will be on stage at the first official leadership debate in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, July 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The official candidates include Leela Aheer, Brian Jean, Todd Loewen, Rajan Sawhney, Rebecca Schulz, Danielle Smith, and Travis Toews.
The debate is set to focus on leadership and unity, healthcare, the economy, and the environment.
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A second official debate is set to take place in Edmonton on Aug. 30 at the Maclab Theatre in the Citadel.
The leadership race was triggered by current UCP Leader and Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s decision to step down.
Kenney made the announcement in May following a leadership review, which he narrowly won.
The deadline for Albertans to join the UCP membership is Aug. 12.
The leadership election set for Oct. 6.
