Almost half of the Alberta NDP's membership live in Calgary, which is a huge shift for Alberta politics, says one political scientist.
Alberta NDP leadership candidate Gil McGowan is stepping down from the race, leaving just four candidates. The race is attracting thousands of new party members and creating questions surrounding the future direction of the party. Morgan Black reports – May 13, 2024Almost half of the Alberta NDP’s membership live in Calgary, which is a huge shift for Alberta politics, says one political scientist.
Eight of the top 10 ridings with the most membership numbers are located in Calgary, with Ganley’s home riding nabbing the top spot. “And we’ve grown everywhere. Edmonton is many times larger than it was — as are Calgary and communities outside the big cities.”Lori Williams, a political scientist at Mount Royal University, said the increase in Calgary’s membership numbers can be attributed to Ganley’s and Nenshi’s campaigns.“The race is gathering attention amongst people that have not historically been NDP voters. That’s very important.
Both parties will need to appeal to a broader range of voters and incentivize them to vote, which will be key to winning the next provincial election, Williams said.
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