Low Turnout in Advance Polls in Riding Where Smith Is Seeking a Seat in Alberta Legislature

Danielle Smith after being chosen as the new leader of the United Conservative Party and next Alberta premier, in Calgary on Oct. 6, 2022. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

Turnout was low in the advance polls for the Brooks-Medicine Hat provincial byelection in which Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is seeking a seat.

Smith announced she would run in the southern Alberta riding on Oct. 8, just two days after she won the premiership, and after MLA Michaela Fry resigned and encouraged the new United Conservative Party (UCP) leader to run in her riding.