Smith’s UCP Wins Majority Government in Alberta Election

Alberta Premier and UCP Leader Danielle Smith makes her victory speech in Calgary on May 29, 2023. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

EDMONTON/CALGARY—The UCP kept its majority government in Alberta’s May 29 election, marking the second victory for Premier Danielle Smith in just over six months since winning her party’s leadership race.

“Thank you Alberta,” Smith said in her victory speech shortly before midnight local time.