Alberta NDP names first 5 candidates ahead of provincial election

Naheed Nenshi delivers his acceptance speech after being named as the new leader of the Alberta NDP in Calgary, Saturday, June 22, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh THE CANADIAN PRESS

By Manoj Subramaniam

Posted Mar 8, 2026 3:10 pm.

Last Updated Mar 8, 2026 3:14 pm.

The Alberta NDP announced first set of candidates for the next provincial election Sunday.

All five candidates named are current MLAs in Edmonton and Calgary areas:

Sarah Hoffman for Edmonton-Glenora
Samir Kayande for Calgary-Elbow
Peggy Wright for Edmonton-Beverly-Clareview
Lizette Tejada for Calgary-Klein
Julia Hayter for Calgary-Edgemont

In a press release releasing the first slate of candidates, party leader Naheed Nenshi, said, “The Alberta NDP is ready for the next campaign.”

The party criticized the Danielle Smith’s UCP government as being “stuck on the wrong priorities” after seven years in power.

“Across Alberta, people are hungry for change and want to be part of it,” said Nenshi.

The party said more nominations will be announced in the coming days.

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