Wayne Anderson (politician)

Wayne Anderson
MLA
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Highwood
Assumed office
May 5, 2015
Preceded by Danielle Smith
Personal details
Born 1953/1954 (age 64–65)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Political party United Conservative
Other political
affiliations		 Wildrose (2015–17)
Residence Davisburg, Alberta
Occupation Information Technology

Andrew Wayne Anderson (born 1953) is a Canadian politician who was elected in the Alberta general election, 2015 to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Highwood.[1][2][3]

Highwood had previously been held by Danielle Smith, the leader of the Wildrose before her defection to the Progressive Conservatives in December 2014. Smith was defeated for the PC nomination by Okotoks councillor Carrie Fischer, who was defeated in the general election by Anderson.

Electoral history

Alberta general election, 2012: Calgary-Hays
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeRic McIver8,62155.09+0.86
WildroseWayne Anderson5,67036.23+25.60
LiberalBrian MacPhee8985.74-22.17
New DemocraticRegina Vergara4612.95+0.10
Total 15,650
Rejected, spoiled and declined
Eligible electors / Turnout %
Progressive Conservative hold Swing -12.37

2015 general election

Alberta general election, 2015: Highwood
Party Candidate Votes%
WildroseWayne Anderson8,50841.1%
Progressive ConservativeCarrie Fischer6,82533.0%
New DemocraticLeslie Mahoney3,93719.0%
Alberta PartyJoel Windsor8924.3%
GreenMartin Blake3601.7%
Social CreditJeremy Fraser1870.9%

References

  1. ↑ http://www.highrivertimes.com/2015/04/21/wayne-anderson-highwood-wildrose-party-candidate
  2. ↑ http://www.highrivertimes.com/2015/02/26/anderson-selected-as-highwood-wildrose-candidate
  3. ↑ http://www.calgarysun.com/2015/04/24/alberta-election-2015-highwood-the-candidates-the-issues


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