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By The Canadian Press
Provincial Election

Shandro concedes to NDP opponent

Jun 23, 2023 | 5:59 PM

EDMONTON – The last of Alberta’s two bitterly fought election contests is officially over.

Former United Conservative justice minister Tyler Shandro has conceded victory to his NDP rival after a second, judicial recount of votes in the constituency of Calgary-Acadia.

Diana Batten and the NDP say the recounts show Batten defeated Shandro by 22 votes.

Batten was declared the winner on election night with a seven-vote margin, a total that rose to 25 after the first recount.

Shandro took to Twitter to concede the win to Batten.

Earlier this week, a judicial recount confirmed NDP newcomer Nagwan Al-Guneid as the winner over incumbent United Conservative candidate Whitney Issik in Calgary-Glenmore.

(The Canadian Press)

by The Canadian Press