Smith Won’t Seek Early Vote If She Wins UCP Leadership, Becomes Next Alberta Premier

Smith Won’t Seek Early Vote If She Wins UCP Leadership, Becomes Next Alberta Premier
Former Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith speaks to media after a caucus meeting in Edmonton Alta. on Dec. 17, 2014. Jason Franson/The Canadian Press
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United Conservative Party leadership candidate Danielle Smith says she would not call an early election to seek a broad mandate on her policy ideas if she wins this week’s vote and becomes Alberta’s next premier.

Smith, the perceived front-runner in the race, said during a media availability Monday that voters tend to punish leaders who call an early election.