National· August 18, 2026 at 02:40 a.m.
Byelection Announced for Calgary-Shaw Riding
Key takeaways
- Byelection for Calgary-Shaw riding set for October 26, 2023
- Nomination period for candidates is September 6–13
- Advance polls will be held from October 14 to October 22
Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer, Glen Resler, has set a byelection date for the vacant Calgary-Shaw riding, following the resignation of its former MLA earlier this year. The byelection will take place on October 26, 2023.
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The vacancy was created when MLA Ric McIver stepped down in February due to health reasons. McIver had represented the constituency since 2015.
Resler stated that the nomination period for candidates will run from September 6 to September 13, and advance polls will be held from October 14 to October 22.
'The byelection will provide an opportunity for Calgary-Shaw constituents to choose their next representative,' Resler said.
