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DeutschRepublican Party of Alberta
Republican Party of Alberta | |
|---|---|
| Active provincial party | |
 | |
| Leader | Andrew Jacobson (interim) |
| President | Brittany Marsh |
| Registered | 20 January 2022 (as Buffalo Party of Alberta) |
| Headquarters | PO Box 25166 RPO Deer Park Red Deer, AB, T4R 2M2 |
| Ideology | Alberta separatism |
| Political position | Right-wing[1] |
| Seats in Legislature | 0 / 87 |
| Website | |
| albertarepublicans | |
The Republican Party of Alberta is a provincial political party in Alberta, Canada. The party was launched in 2022 as the Buffalo Party of Alberta, and adopted its current name in 2025.
History
[edit]The Buffalo Party of Alberta was registered as a political party with Elections Alberta on January 20, 2022.[2] The first leader of the party was John Molberg.[3]
The party held a launch event in Calgary on May 12, 2022.[4]
The party ran just one candidate in the 2023 election, in Edmonton-Strathcona.[5]
In March 2024, Andrew Jacobson was listed by Elections Alberta as the new interim leader of the party.[6][7]
On February 10, 2025, the party changed its name to the Republican Party of Alberta.[6]
Ideology
[edit]As the Buffalo Party, it did not advocate Alberta independence but more autonomy from the federal government.[8] After becoming the Republican Party, it shifted to a separatist stance, describing itself as being "at the forefront advocating for Alberta independence".[9] It proposes holding a binding referendum on Alberta independence and a subsequent referendum on Alberta joining the United States as a state or territory.[10]
The party also wants a decentralized federal government and more local decisionmaking.[11]
Leaders
[edit]| Leader | Term of office | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Molberg | January 20, 2022 | March 2024 | |
| Andrew Jacobson | March 2024 | present | Interim |
Election results
[edit]| Election | Leader | Candidates | Votes | % | Seats | +/- | Place | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | John Molberg | 1 / 87 | 106 | 0.01% | 0 / 87 |  0 | 13th | No Seats |
References
[edit]- ^ Joannou, Ashley (20 May 2022). "Small Alberta political parties see opening after Kenney's decision to stay on as UCP leader". Edmonton Journal. Postmedia Network. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Resler, Glen (November 2022). "2021-22 Report (The Forty-fifth Annual Report)" (PDF). Elections Alberta. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Cournoyer, Dave (6 February 2022). "The Buffalo Party of Alberta becomes an official registered political party". Daveberta. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Simmons, Taylor (13 May 2022). "As Premier Kenney's leadership goes to a vote, Buffalo Party of Alberta emerges". CBC News. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Fletcher, Robson (24 May 2023). "Here's a searchable list of candidates in the 2023 Alberta election". CBC News. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Parties". Elections Alberta. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- ^ Snell, James (19 February 2025). "Conservative political party rebrands in Alberta". The Winnipeg Sun. The Klein Group. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ Lachacz, Adam (13 May 2022). "New provincial political party says it represents 'overlooked' Albertans". CTV News Edmonton. Bell Media. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "5 Steps to a Strong & Free Alberta | Republican Party of Alberta". 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "Republican Party of Alberta Principles". Republican Party of Alberta. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ Senger, Emily (24 May 2023). "From communists to separatists, meet the other Alberta parties in this year's election". CBC News. Retrieved 22 March 2024.