Alberta legislature members expected to vote to revisit riding maps for 2027 election

Politicians in the Alberta legislature are expected to vote today on a controversial motion that directly affects next year’s general election.

Premier Danielle Smith’s governing United Conservatives have put forward a motion to revisit a panel report on how the ridings should be redrawn ahead of the 2027 vote.

Smith says they are acting on the recommendation of the panel chairman to add more seats to make sure rural voters are properly represented.

But the Opposition NDP says Smith doesn’t have to go back to the drawing board to add the extra seats.