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2024 Lethbridge-West provincial by-election

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. The NDP successfully held onto the seat.

Background
Shannon Phillips represented the constituency since 2015. She resigned her seat in summer 2024 citing family reasons. Premier Danielle Smith called the by-election on November 20, scheduling it for December 18. Voting stations were opened on December 18 with official results announced on December 28. == Candidates ==
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. The United Conservative Party (UCP) candidate was Lethbridge city councillor John Middleton-Hope. He is a former police officer and Lethbridge police chief. He beat Erin Leclerc and Shauna Gruninger in the nomination race. == Campaign ==
Campaign
Issues in the by-election include healthcare, pensions and affordable housing. == Results ==
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