Brooks-Medicine Hat Byelection Set for Nov. 8, Smith to Run in Bid for Seat in Legislature

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith holds her first press conference in Edmonton on Oct. 11, 2022. Jason Franson/The Canadian Press

Danielle Smith, who has just been sworn in as Alberta’s premier, will prepare to run in a byelection in Brooks-Medicine Hat, which has now been scheduled for Nov. 8.

On Oct. 11, Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer Glen Resler announced the byelection would take place on Nov. 8 to elect a member to the Legislative Assembly.