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Alberta Candidate Debunks Death Hoax, Advocates Reform

8/2/2025

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Alberta byelection candidate Elsie Kipp is alive and well, despite a conspiracy theory claiming otherwise, fueled by an unrelated obituary. Verified by Elections Canada, Kipp is actively involved with the Longest Ballot Committee, advocating for electoral reform. She voiced her frustration over the harmful misinformation linked to a deceased woman who shares her name.

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Story summary

Alberta byelection candidate Elsie Kipp is alive and well, despite a conspiracy theory claiming otherwise, fueled by an unrelated obituary. Verified by Elections Canada, Kipp is actively involved with the Longest Ballot Committee, advocating for electoral reform. She voiced her frustration over the harmful misinformation linked to a deceased woman who shares her name.