Provincial by-election in Alberta, Canada
The 2024 Lethbridge-West provincial by-election was held on December 18, 2024 following the resignation of New Democratic Party (NDP) member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta Shannon Phillips. The NDP successfully held onto the seat.
Background.
Shannon Phillips represented the constituency since 2015. She resigned her seat in summer 2024 citing family reasons. Premier Danielle Smith called the by-election on November 20, scheduling it for December 18. Voting stations will be open on December 18 with official results announced on December 28.
Candidates.
The NDP candidate is Rob Miyashiro, who served on Lethbridge City Council from 2013 to 2021, and contested Lethbridge-East in the 2023 Alberta general election.
The United Conservative Party (UCP) candidate is Lethbridge city councillor John Middleton-Hope. He is a former police officer and Lethbridge police chief. He beat Erin Leclerc and Shauna Gruninger in the nomination race.
Campaign.
Issues in the by-election include healthcare, pensions and affordable housing.
Results.
! colspan="9"|Alberta provincial by-election, Lethbridge-West: December 18, 2024: Lethbridge-West
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Source: Elections Alberta 
2023 result.
! colspan="9"|2023 Alberta general election: Lethbridge-West
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Source: Elections Alberta 
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