The Alberta NDP is looking to find its candidate in an upcoming by-election in Lethbridge-West. (Photo: Alberta NDP)

By David Opinko

Naheed Nenshi not running in Lethbridge-West as NDP seeks candidate

Jul 24, 2024 | 9:26 AM

The Alberta NDP confirmed on Wednesday that its leader Naheed Nenshi, who does not currently hold a seat in the legislature, will not be running in the Lethbridge-West by-election.

The New Democrats are looking for a candidate for a by-election that has to be called by Jan. 1 Nominations are open to party members who are in good standing.

The NDP secured a seat in the riding in 2023 with the re-election of Shannon Phillips.

Phillips, however, resigned as the MLA at the end of June 2024, part way through her third term in office.

Nenshi said Lethbridge deserves a strong voice in the legislature.

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“We have seen phenomenal growth in our party this year, and I am looking forward to members selecting a candidate in a competitive, open, and democratic process,” Nenshi said.

Anybody looking to represent the Alberta NDP can send an email to lethbridge.west@albertandp.ca to be connected with the Constituency Association’s nomination committee.

Alberta NDP members will select their candidate for Lethbridge-West on Sept. 7.