EDMONTON — The Alberta NDP has officially confirmed its first five nominated candidates as the party moves to build its team for the next provincial election.

The following candidates have been nominated in the past week:

• Sarah Hoffman for Edmonton-Glenora on March 3
• Samir Kayande for Calgary-Elbow on March 4
• Peggy Wright for Edmonton-Beverly-Clareview on March 5
• Lizette Tejada for Calgary-Klein on March 6
• Julia Hayter for Calgary-Edgemont on March 7

"The Alberta NDP is ready for the next campaign. These first five nominated candidates are strong MLAs and proven community leaders. I’m thrilled to have them on the team. Every day, they are out talking to their neighbours, listening, leading, and fighting for a better Alberta," said Naheed Nenshi, Leader of the Alberta NDP. “They know the challenges Albertans are going through, and they are stepping up to make a difference.”

While the UCP government stays stuck on the wrong priorities and keeps moving Alberta in the wrong direction after seven years in power, the Alberta NDP is building a team that’s ready to fight for jobs, a more affordable life, public health care, and a world-class education system.

“Across Alberta, people are hungry for change and want to be part of it. These nominations are just the start. We’re ready to take that energy into the next election and turn it into the better government Albertans deserve,” said Nenshi.

More nominations across the province will be announced in the coming days. Scheduled nomination meetings are available at AlbertaNDP.ca/Events.