Reform Party of Alberta (2016–present)

The Reform Party of Alberta is an active political party in Alberta[1] 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.[2]

Not to be confused with the Reform Party of Alberta (1989–2004).
Reform Party of Alberta
Active provincial party
LeaderRandy Thorsteinson
PresidentKelly Swerid
Founded2016
HeadquartersBox 25156, Deer Park PO
Red Deer, Alberta
IdeologySocial conservatism
Political positionRight-wing
ColoursBlue, sky blue
Seats in Legislature
0 / 87
Website
Official website

The party was founded as a social conservative alternative to Wildrose, which Thorsteinson describes as "middle of the road".[3] 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. Elections Alberta: Parties
  2. Elections Alberta Financial Disclosures: Alberta Reform Party
  3. CBC News: Reform party registers with Elections Alberta, vows to woo right-wing voters


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