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Nenshi announces run for Edmonton-Strathcona seat to 'go head-to-head' with Smith

Naheed Nenshi announced he is seeking the party's nomination to run in Edmonton-Strathcona, a seat vacated by Rachel Notley on December 30.
Nenshi aims to join the legislature to 'go head-to-head' with Premier Danielle Smith, as stated in his social media post.
The Edmonton-Strathcona seat has been an NDP stronghold for nearly 40 years, except for one term from 1993 to 1997.
Nenshi previously served as Calgary's mayor for over a decade and is now dividing his time between Calgary and Edmonton.

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True North News

Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi to run in Rachel Notley’s former Edmonton seat

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has announced his bid for the nomination in the Edmonton-Strathcona riding, aiming to secure former Alberta premier Rachel Notley’s riding after taking over the helm of the party last year. Nenshi announced he would run to become an MLA in a post to X on Friday. He said that Rachel Notley’s retirement has provided him the opportunity for his first foray into the legislature. Prior to becoming the Alberta NDP lead…

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The Counter Signal

Nenshi abandons Calgary, plans to run in Notley’s vacant seat

Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi has finally come out of the woodwork and declared he will seek his party’s nomination in Edmonton-Strathcona – his predecessor Rachel Notley’s former riding. Nenshi abandons Calgary, plans to run in Notley’s vacant seat Nenshi made the announcement on Friday, a little over a month after he avoided running in the Lethbridge-West byelection, which resulted in a victory for the Alberta NDP. NDP candidate Rob Miyashi…

2 months ago

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The Epoch Times

Alberta NDP Leader Nenshi to Seek Seat Vacated by Notley

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has announced he will run for the Edmonton-Strathcona seat left vacant by the departure of former NDP Leader Rachel Notley. Notley announced last month that she would step down as the representative for Edmonton-Strathcona on Dec. 30 after nearly 17 years in the legislature. She resigned as party leader last January after losing the 2023 election to current premier Danielle Smith and the United Conservative Party…

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Thompson Citizen

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Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi to seek Edmonton riding nomination

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says he's seeking the party's nomination to run as a candidate in Edmonton. The Edmonton-Strathcona seat became vacant when former leader Rachel Notley resigned as of Dec.

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