Four members of the Alberta NDP caucus have announced they will not seek re-election in the upcoming provincial election. The opposition party made the announcement in a press release on Saturday, confirming that MLAs Joe Ceci, Dr. Luanne Metz, Marlin Schmidt, and Lori Sigurdson will not return to the legislature after the current term.
NDP Leader Thanks Departing MLAs
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi expressed gratitude for the service of the four MLAs, highlighting their dedication to community service before and during their time in elected office. "Before their time in elected office, each of them demonstrated a deep commitment to community service and improving the lives of others, and they carried that same dedication into public life," Nenshi said.
He added, "There is no doubt they will continue to contribute to their communities in meaningful ways in the years ahead. On behalf of our entire caucus, we thank them for their service and wish them every success in their next chapter."
Profiles of the Departing MLAs
- Joe Ceci, MLA for Calgary Buffalo, was first elected in 2015. He served as finance minister and treasury board president from 2015 to 2019. Before entering provincial politics, he spent 15 years on Calgary City Council.
- Dr. Luanne Metz, MLA for Calgary Varsity, was first elected in 2023. She is a neurologist and served as opposition chair of the Future of Health Care committee.
- Marlin Schmidt, MLA for Edmonton Gold Bar, was first elected in 2015. He served as advanced education minister from 2016 to 2019 and worked as a scientist before politics.
- Lori Sigurdson, MLA for Edmonton Riverview, was first elected in 2015. She held several ministerial roles, including seniors and housing minister from 2016 to 2019, and worked as a social worker and educator prior to politics.
All four MLAs will continue to serve their ridings until the end of their current term.
NDP Nomination Process Continues
The opposition has already nominated 21 candidates ahead of the provincial election. Nomination dates for the four vacant ridings will be announced in the coming weeks.
The announcement comes as the NDP prepares for the next election, with leader Naheed Nenshi emphasizing the party's commitment to fielding strong candidates across the province.
