Conservative Leader Poilievre Set to Regain Parliamentary Seat in Alberta by-election

With preliminary results showing Poilievre received over 80% of the vote, his win in Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot marks a crucial comeback after his recent electoral defeat.

Canada's Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre, is on track to reclaim a position in Parliament with a decisive victory in the Alberta by-election for the Battle River-Crowfoot riding. Early counts indicate Poilievre, who previously lost his Ottawa-area seat in April, is leading the race with 80.4% of the votes cast, as reported by Canada’s electoral commission.

In his victory speech, Poilievre expressed his gratitude for getting to know the community during his campaign, which saw a record turnout of 214 candidates, including many from a protest group advocating for electoral reform. This marks a repeat challenge for Poilievre from activists promoting change in Canada’s political landscape.

This by-election was necessitated by the departure of former Conservative MP Damian Kurek, who allowed Poilievre to run for the seat, an area traditionally held by Conservatives. Notably, Kurek had won his previous campaign with an impressive 83% of the vote. Despite facing criticism from local opponents, Poilievre maintained a determined approach, emphasizing the importance of connecting with constituents.

With this anticipated return to the House of Commons, Poilievre is scheduled to face a leadership review in January, determining his future as the leader of the Conservative party during their forthcoming national convention.