2019 ALBERTA ELECTIONOverview and Strategy GUIDE 2019 Provincial Election Guide: Overview and Strategy September 13, 2018 Table of Contents General Election Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 2 Legislative Changes since 2015 ............................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined. Fundraising and Contributions ........................................................................................................................................... 3 Nominations ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Third Party Advertising ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 Current Polling ................................................................................................................................................................... 4 The New Democrats .............................................................................................................................................................. 6 Key Dates ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Nomination Process ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 Policy and PlatForm Development ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Key InFluencers in Election Planning .................................................................................................................................. 6 Other InFormation .............................................................................................................................................................. 7 The United Conservative Party ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Key Dates ............................................................................................................................. 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Nomination Process ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 Policy and PlatForm Development ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Key InFluencers in Election Planning .................................................................................................................................. 8 Other Information .............................................................................................................................................................. 9 The Alberta Party ................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Key Dates ............................................................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. Nomination Process ......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Policy and PlatForm Development ................................................................................................................................... 11 Key InFluencers in Election Planning ................................................................................................................................ 11 Other inFormation ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 Other Parties ........................................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. APPENDIX – 2018 Calendar ..................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 1 | Page 2019 Provincial Election Guide: Overview and Strategy September 13, 2018 General Election Overview • The next general election is currently scheduled to occur within the 3-month period beginning on March 1 and ending on May 31 in 2019. However, the Lieutenant Governor can dissolve the Legislature before this date, iF necessary. • There are approximately 2.6 million electors on the list oF electors. • 87 seats; 44 to obtain a majority 2015 Election Present NDP 54 54 UCP -- 26 Alberta Party 1 3 Alberta Liberal 1 1 Progressive Conservative 9 1 Wildrose 21 -- Independents 0 1 Vacant 1 1 Fundraising and Contributions • Whether to a party, constituency association, candidate, nomination contestant or leadership contestant, only ordinary residents of Alberta may make political contributions. A contribution is any money, real property, goods or services, or the use oF real property, goods or services, provided to or For the beneFit of a political entity without compensation From the political entity to the donor. Only registered entities can accept contributions. o Once registered, political parties may accept contributions, at any time o Constituency associations may accept contributions at any time, except during a campaign period For an election o Candidates may accept contributions only during a campaign period For an election o Nomination contestants may accept contributions only during a campaign period For a nomination contest o Leadership contestants may accept contributions only during a campaign period For a leadership contest • Contributions shall not exceed $4,000 per calendar year to any, or any combination of the above. • Corporations, unincorporated associations, and organiZations are prohibited entities, and thereFore prohibited From making contributions. This also includes trade unions and employee organiZations, as deFined by the EFCDA. Nominations • It is important to note, that according to new provisions under the EFCDA, Elections Alberta now manages nomination contests, including the registration, reporting, and disclosure of information relative to the contest. o Registered parties and constituency associations are responsible For notiFying Elections Alberta of a nomination, From when the contest will take place through to the result of the contest. o Potential nomination contestants are responsible For registering with Elections Alberta at the earliest oF the following: § when the person announces his or her intention to seek endorsement as the oFFicial candidate oF a registered party in an electoral division, or § when the person incurs expenses in relation to the person’s nomination campaign, or § when the person receives contributions in relation to the person’s nomination campaign. • All nomination contestants registering with Elections Alberta must appoint a chieF Financial ofFicer who is responsible for ensuring compliance with all aspects of the contestant’s campaign finances, including the Filing oF a nomination contestant campaign return. 2 | Page 2019 Provincial Election Guide: Overview and Strategy September 13, 2018 Fundraising and Contributions • Whether to a party, constituency association, candidate, nomination contestant or leadership contestant, only ordinary residents of Alberta may make political contributions. A contribution is any money, real property, goods or services, or the use oF real property, goods or services, provided to or For the beneFit oF a political entity without compensation From the political entity to the donor. Only registered entities can accept contributions. o Once registered, political parties may accept contributions, at any time o Constituency associations may accept contributions at any time, except during a campaign period For an election o Candidates may accept contributions only during a campaign period For an election o Nomination contestants may accept contributions only during a campaign period For a nomination contest o Leadership contestants may accept contributions only during a campaign period For a leadership contest • Contributions shall not exceed $4,000 per calendar year to any, or any combination of the above. • Corporations, unincorporated associations, and organiZations are prohibited entities, and thereFore prohibited From making contributions. This also includes trade unions and employee organiZations, as deFined by the EFCDA. Nominations • It is important to note, that according to new provisions under the EFCDA, Elections Alberta now manages nomination contests, including the registration, reporting, and disclosure of information relative to the contest. o Registered parties and constituency associations are responsible For notiFying Elections Alberta of a nomination, From when the contest will take place through to the result of the contest. o Potential nomination contestants are responsible For registering with Elections Alberta at the earliest oF the following: § when the person announces