Former Calgary Mayor Nenshi Wins Alberta NDP Leadership Race

Former Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley (L) congratulates Naheed Nenshi after he was named as the new leader of the Alberta NDP in Calgary, on June 22, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has won the Alberta NDP leadership race, gaining 86 percent of the votes on the first ballot.

Mr. Nenshi won 62,746 of the total 72,930 ballots, beating NDP MLAs Kathleen Ganley, Sarah Hoffman, and Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse for the post.