Alberta NDP Leader Nenshi to Seek Seat Vacated by Notley

Naheed Nenshi delivers his acceptance speech after being named as the new leader of the Alberta NDP in Calgary, June 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has announced he will run for the Edmonton-Strathcona seat left vacant by the departure of former NDP Leader Rachel Notley.

Notley announced last month that she would step down as the representative for Edmonton-Strathcona on Dec. 30 after nearly 17 years in the legislature. She resigned as party leader last January after losing the 2023 election to current premier Danielle Smith and the United Conservative Party (UCP). The move triggered a leadership race for the NDP.