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A high-stakes byelection is brewing in Calgary-Shaw, set for September 14th, as voters decide who’ll fill the seat left vacant by former UCP cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz. Though it won’t shift Alberta’s legislative balance, this race is being watched closely as a bellwether for next year’s election and public sentiment toward the UCP—especially with the province’s controversial October referendum on separation looming. The race features four local candidates: UCP’s Mike Derry (backed by Premier Danielle Smith), NDP’s Kyle Campbell (a first-time candidate inspired by his health journey), Alberta Liberals’ John Roggeveen, and Progressive Tory’s Kyle Joseph—a party backed by a well-known separatist. With Schulz’s legacy and the riding’s history of shifting allegiances, this could be more than just another byelection—it might reveal how Albertans feel about the UCP’s direction and whether extreme views can hold ground in a suburban electorate that’s proven willing to vote NDP. Nominations close August 27th, and all eyes are on whether voters will reward loyalty or demand change.

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