Parties & Leaders
Get the inside scoop on the political parties and the people who would run Alberta, as we bring you profiles of the major party leaders, as well as in-depth looks at the parties themselves, their policies, and their chances this election. 
Progressive Conservative PartyParty Leader: Ed StelmachIn fewer than 13 months, Alberta's rookie premier, affectionately named Steady Eddie, has distinguished himself from his predecessor with a soft-spoken, measured approach to managing the province's explosive growth issues. 
Liberal Party of AlbertaParty Leader: Kevin TaftKevin Taft's assault on the Conservatives began before he was elected to
the legislature with two books criticizing Tory governance and prompting former
premier Ralph Klein to call him a communist. 
The New Democratic PartyParty Leader: Brian MasonNDP Leader Brian Mason is a scrappy former bus driver whose soundbites frequently catch more attention than the Opposition Liberals who hold more seats. His challenge in this election is to turn those headline grabbers into lasting support to improve on the NDP's four seats.
Wildrose Alliance PartyParty Leader: Paul HinmanAs leader of the Wildrose Alliance, which formed in January, Paul Hinman can either capitalize on the fresh start or fail to capture the imagination of conservative voters. 
Get to know the leadersBeyond the resumes and official biographies, we've asked the leaders some personal questions to help you get to know them better. Editorial Note:In accordance with CBC's editorial policy, CBC carries the profiles of political leaders whose parties held a seat in the Alberta legislature at the time of dissolution.
For information on other political parties fielding candidates in this provincial
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- It's 'Ed's Empire' after Alberta election sweep
- Political observers in Alberta are calling it remarkable and opposition politicians are wondering what hit them after Ed Stelmach guided his Conservative party Monday to one of its biggest majorities ever.
- Low voter turnout in Alberta election being questioned
- As Premier Ed Stelmach and Alberta Conservatives savour their sweeping election victory, some people are raising a nagging concern: why so few people bothered to vote.
- Albertans elect historic 11th straight Tory government
- Voters in Alberta stuck with tried-and-true blue, giving the Progressive Conservative party an unprecedented 11th consecutive majority government in Monday's provincial election.
- Political tide turns in Edmonton
- Alberta Progressive Conservative Leader Ed Stelmach has proven true to his word, putting the "Ed" back in Edmonton.
- Conservatives' Calgary fortress resists change
- The Progressive Conservatives' fortress in Calgary stood strong as the party took 18 of the city's 23 ridings Monday night.
