Alberta election 2015 results: NDP wave sweeps across province in historic win - CBC News | Election
It's a massive shock that turns Canadian politics on its head: the NDP has won a majority government in Alberta.
"I think we might have made a little bit of history tonight," leader Rachel Notley told her supporters Tuesday night. "Friends, I believe, that change has finally come to Alberta. New people, new ideas and a fresh start for our great province."
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley rejoices in Edmonton after her party overtook the Conservatives to win the Alberta election on May 5, 2015. The NDP won a majority, ending more than four decades of Conservative domination.
The NDP won 53 ridings. Wildrose took 21 seats, while the PCs took 10. There was a tie in one Calgary riding - Calgary-Glenmore - between the PCs and NDP. A recount will take place in the next few days.
The Liberals and the Alberta Party each claimed one seat...
Alberta election 2015 results: NDP wave sweeps across province in historic win - CBC News | Elections Alberta
"I think we might have made a little bit of history tonight," leader Rachel Notley told her supporters Tuesday night. "Friends, I believe, that change has finally come to Alberta. New people, new ideas and a fresh start for our great province."
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley rejoices in Edmonton after her party overtook the Conservatives to win the Alberta election on May 5, 2015. The NDP won a majority, ending more than four decades of Conservative domination.
The NDP won 53 ridings. Wildrose took 21 seats, while the PCs took 10. There was a tie in one Calgary riding - Calgary-Glenmore - between the PCs and NDP. A recount will take place in the next few days.
The Liberals and the Alberta Party each claimed one seat...
Alberta election 2015 results: NDP wave sweeps across province in historic win - CBC News | Elections Alberta