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Jul 16, 2025 6:27 PM - Connect Newsroom

Independents again in the fray against Pierre Poilievre

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A group called the Longest Ballot Committee aims to break the record by registering 100 candidates. (Photo - The Canadian Press)

Dozens of independents are again in the fray against Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Alberta’s Battle River-Crowfoot by-election is due in August, where Poilievre is hoping to win back a seat to the House of Commons. More than 50 independents have registered so far for the by-election.

A group called the Longest Ballot Committee aims to break the record by registering 100 candidates. During the recent federal election, the group fielded 91 independents in Poilievre old riding.

Meanwhile, no Liberal candidate has registered yet, but the party has announced that Darcy Speedy is running for the seat and is campaigning. The deadline for registering candidates is July 28, and residents will vote on August 18.

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