Reform Party of Alberta (2016–present)

Not to be confused with the Reform Party of Alberta (1989–2004).
Reform Party of Alberta
Active provincial party
LeaderRandy Thorsteinson
PresidentLauren Thorsteinson[1]
Founded2016
Headquarters69 McCullough Crescent Red Deer, AB, T4R 1S5
IdeologySocial conservatism
Political positionRight-wing
Colours    Blue and sky blue
Seats in Legislature
0 / 87
Website
Official website

The Reform Party of Alberta is an active political party in Alberta[2] founded in 2016 by Randy Thorsteinson. The party is not related to the former Reform Party of Alberta, which was de-registered by Elections Alberta in 2004, leaving the name available for a new party.[3]

The party was founded as a social conservative alternative to Wildrose, which Thorsteinson describes as "middle of the road".[4] The party's website lists parental authority, religious freedom, and the privatization of health care among its priorities.

Its first electoral test was the Calgary-Lougheed by-election won by Jason Kenney. Candidate Lauren Thorsteinson (Randy's daughter) finished fourth, ahead of Green Party leader Romy Tittel.

References

  1. ^ "Quarterly Reports - Party - 2024". Elections Alberta. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  2. ^ Elections Alberta: Parties
  3. ^ Elections Alberta Financial Disclosures: Alberta Reform Party
  4. ^ CBC News: Reform party registers with Elections Alberta, vows to woo right-wing voters
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