2024 Lethbridge-West provincial by-election

2024 Lethbridge-West provincial by-election

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Seat of Lethbridge-West
Turnout	36.06% 25.71pp
First party Second party   UCP Candidate Rob Miyashiro John Middleton-Hope Party New Democratic United Conservative Popular vote 7,238 6,093 Percentage 53.35% 44.91% Swing 0.57pp 2.40pp
MLA before election Shannon Phillips New Democratic Elected MLA Rob Miyashiro New Democratic

The 2024 Lethbridge-West provincial by-election was held on December 18, 2024 following the resignation of New Democratic Party (NDP) member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta Shannon Phillips. ^[1] The NDP successfully held onto the seat. ^[2]

Background

Shannon Phillips represented the constituency since 2015. ^{[3] [4]} She resigned her seat in summer 2024 citing family reasons. ^[5] Premier Danielle Smith called the by-election on November 20, scheduling it for December 18. ^[6] Voting stations were opened on December 18 with official results announced on December 28. ^[7]

Candidates

The NDP candidate was Rob Miyashiro, who served on Lethbridge City Council from 2013 to 2021, and contested Lethbridge-East in the 2023 Alberta general election. ^[8]

The United Conservative Party (UCP) candidate was Lethbridge city councillor John Middleton-Hope. ^[9] He is a former police officer and Lethbridge police chief. ^[10] He beat Erin Leclerc and Shauna Gruninger in the nomination race. ^[11]

Campaign

Issues in the by-election include healthcare, ^[12] pensions and affordable housing. ^[13]

Results

Alberta provincial by-election, Lethbridge-West: December 18, 2024: Lethbridge-West
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	New Democratic	Rob Miyashiro	7,238	53.35	-0.57
	United Conservative	John Middleton-Hope	6,093	44.91	+2.40
	Alberta Party	Layton Veverka	237	1.75	-0.15
Total valid votes			13,568	99.46	-
Rejected, spoiled, and declined			74	0.54	-0.47
Turnout			13,642	36.06	-25.71
Eligible voters			37,828
	New Democratic hold		Swing		-1.49
Source(s) Source: Elections Alberta [14]

2023 result

v t e 2023 Alberta general election : Lethbridge-West
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	New Democratic	Shannon Phillips	12,082	53.92	+8.70
	United Conservative	Cheryl Seaborn	9,525	42.51	-1.78
	Alberta Party	Braham Luddu	425	1.90	-5.34
	Liberal	Pat Chizek	375	1.67	-0.21
Total			22,407	98.99	–
Rejected, spoiled and declined			228	1.01	+0.42
Turnout			22,635	61.77	-7.01
Eligible voters			36,642
	New Democratic hold		Swing		+5.24
Source(s) Source: Elections Alberta [15]

See also

• List of Alberta by-elections

References

1. "Alberta by-election called to fill vacancy from NDP resignation in Lethbridge-West". The Globe and Mail. November 20, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
2. "Alberta NDP's Rob Miyashiro wins Lethbridge-West, according to Elections Alberta unofficial results". Calgary. December 18, 2024.
3. "Lethbridge-West byelection set for Dec. 18". CBC News. November 20, 2024.
4. Jack Farrell (November 20, 2024). "Alberta byelection called to fill vacancy from NDP resignation in Lethbridge-West". Toronto Star. The Canadian Press. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
5. "Shannon Phillips stepping down as Lethbridge-West MLA". Calgary. June 10, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
6. "Alberta by-election called to fill vacancy from NDP resignation in Lethbridge-West". The Globe and Mail. November 20, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
7. Herald, Lethbridge (November 21, 2024). "Lethbridge West voters going to the polls on Dec. 18". The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
8. "Lethbridge-West byelection called to fill vacancy from NDP resignation | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
9. Tipper, Stephen (September 24, 2024). "Lethbridge-West UCP members select John Middleton-Hope to contest byelection in Shannon Phillips's former riding". Calgary Herald.
10. "Former police chief enters Lethbridge city council race". Calgary. August 19, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
11. Opinko, David. "John Middleton-Hope secures UCP nomination for Lethbridge-West by-election". Lethbridge News Now. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
12. Herald, Lethbridge (October 22, 2024). "Premier in city to campaign with Middleton-Hope". The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
13. Opinko, David. "Provincial party leaders trade jabs over Lethbridge-West by-election". Lethbridge News Now. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
14. "72-Lethbridge West". 72-Lethbridge West. Elections Alberta . Retrieved January 20, 2025.
15. "72 - Lethbridge-West". officialresults.elections.ab.ca. Elections Alberta . Retrieved December 17, 2024.