The Republican Party of Alberta is a provincial political party in Alberta, Canada. The party launched in 2022, and was originally known as the Buffalo Party of Alberta, until 2025.
History
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
Originally, as the Buffalo Party, it did not consider itself to be a separatist party, although it did advocate for more autonomy from the federal government.[8]
After becoming the Republican Party, it considered itself to be a separatist party.[9]
The party wants decentralized government and more local decision making.[10]
Leaders
| Leader | Term of office | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Molberg | January 20, 2022 | March 2024 | |
| Andrew Jacobson | March 2024 | present | Interim |
Election results
| Election | Leader | Candidates | Votes | % | Seats | +/- | Place | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | John Molberg | 1 / 87
|
106 | 0.01% | 0 / 87
|
 0
|
13th | No Seats |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.