Results, Ridings and Candidates
Edmonton Leduc
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 229/229 polls | |||
| CON | James Rajotte | 33,024 | 62.58 |
Elected |
| LIB | Donna Lynn Smith | 9,386 | 17.79 |
|
| NDP | Hana Razga | 6,144 | 11.64 |
|
| GRN | Valerie Kennedy | 4,215 | 7.99 |
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Unofficial results were updated at the time shown following judicial recounts in six ridings. For more recent results, visit Elections Canada. The CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites. External links will open in a new window.
View these results in the interactive map »- James Rajotte (Incumbent)
- Valerie Kennedy
- Donna Lynn Smith
- Hana Razga
James Rajotte
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: Aug. 19, 1970
Age: 38
Birthplace: Edmonton
Education: Holds a BA in social science from the University of Ottawa, and an MA in Canadian politics and political theory from the University of Alberta.
Career Background: Has worked for three members of Parliament, including former Edmonton Southwest MP Ian McClelland doing committee work, research, drafting legislation, media and public relations. Was a senior researcher for public relations firm First Past The Post.
Community Activities: Hockey coach, power-skating instructor and member of the Canadian Property Rights Research Institute Advisory Board.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in Edmonton Southwest in 2000; in Edmonton-Leduc in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Party: Was a member of the 1998 Reform Alberta Senate nomination committee. A volunteer for Dave Hancock's 1997 election campaign, a member of Rahim Jaffer's 1997 nomination campaign team and a volunteer for the 1995 Edmonton civic election. Former director of the Edmonton Strathcona Reform Constituency Association (1994).
Committee: Chair of the Industry committee. Former member: Industry, Science and Technology. Vice-chair: Industry, Science and Technology.
Caucus: Former Reform/Canadian Alliance deputy critic and critic for: Industry. Former critic for Science and Technology, and Industry.
Contact information:
Valerie Kennedy
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: Earned a degree in physical education from the University of British Columbia in 1971 and a doctorate in physical education from the University of Alberta in 1994.
Community Activities: In recent years, involved in community initiatives with the homeless and working poor, arts and healing, and children's ministry. An environmental activist since her undergraduate years; part of the early battles of the Edmonton Friends of the North Environmental Society and continues to be a member.
Electoral History
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully in Edmonton-Whitemud in 2008.
Contact information:
Telephone: 780-436-3156
Donna Lynn Smith
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Profession: Registered nurse, registered psychologist and university professor.
Career Background: Currently a professor of nursing at the University of Alberta. Has more than 25 years of senior administrative experience in Alberta’s health system and is the co-author and editor of a textbook on nursing leadership. Was elected to the council of the Alberta Association of Registered Nurses.
Community Activities: Former president of the Alberta Association on Gerontology and currently vice-chair of the board of Pro Coro Canada, Edmonton’s professional choir.
Electoral History
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully in the 2004 general election in the riding of Edmonton Whitemud.
Mailing address:
12305- 63 Ave.
Edmonton, Alta.
T6H 1R4
Contact information:
Telephone: 780-436-2342
Fax: 780-436-2325
Hana Razga
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: 1947
Birthplace: London, England
Profession: Retired civil servant
Children: Four
Career Background: Worked in human resources with the federal government.
Community Activities: Has served as a volunteer with such organizations as the Alberta Women’s Shelter, Big Sisters and Match International.
Electoral History
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully in Edmonton-Manning in the 1997 and 2001 provincial elections and in Edmonton-Whitemud in 2008.
Contact information:
CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - links will open in new window.2008 Results
Overall Results
| Party | Elected | Leading | Total | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008, 5:00 PM EST | ||||
| CON | 143 | 0 | 143 | 37.63 |
| LIB | 77 | 0 | 77 | 26.24 |
| BQ | 49 | 0 | 49 | 9.97 |
| NDP | 37 | 0 | 37 | 18.20 |
| IND | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.65 |
| GRN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.80 |
| OTH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.51 |
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