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Three MLAs Face Recall Petitions Over Teacher Strike Handling

12/24/2025

Summary

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Elections Alberta issued three recall petitions targeting two United Conservative backbench MLAs, Ron Wiebe and Justin Wright, and one New Democrat MLA Peggy Wright.
The petitions raise active recalls to 26.
Petitioners cite concerns about handling of a teachers' strike and accessibility.
Each petitioner has three months to collect signatures equal to 60% of last election votes.
If met, a recall vote will determine whether the lawmakers retain their seats.

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Story summary

Elections Alberta issued three recall petitions targeting two United Conservative backbench MLAs, Ron Wiebe and Justin Wright, and one New Democrat MLA Peggy Wright.
The petitions raise active recalls to 26.
Petitioners cite concerns about handling of a teachers' strike and accessibility.
Each petitioner has three months to collect signatures equal to 60% of last election votes.
If met, a recall vote will determine whether the lawmakers retain their seats.