Lakeland Today received an election night statement from Stubbs at about 10:50 p.m. The statement is included below:
"I’m frustrated with the results federally, but I want to thank the people of Lakeland for putting their trust in me once again, to keep fighting for our values and for our communities in Ottawa.
I never take it for granted. Since being elected in 2015, I have door knocked throughout the 52 towns and visited the 9 First Nations and Métis communities across Lakeland every single summer. My volunteers and I knocked on almost 10,000 doors and traveled almost 7,000 kms across Lakeland in the past 36 days alone.
I am so grateful to the volunteers and supporters who helped put out signs and deliver pamphlets, and donated generously, so that we could run our campaign in every part of our large rural riding.
My number one focus is always to represent my constituents, unapologetically and at every opportunity. I will keep working to advocate for Lakeland and for Alberta." - Shannon Stubbs, Lakeland
*Update - Stubbs has secured the win with 68 per cent of the vote.
LAKELAND - While a Liberal government is expected to be re-elected, early results show Conservative incumbent Shannon Stubbs well ahead of all other candidates in the Lakeland riding.
Media organizations across the nation have projected a Liberal win - although it is unknown at this point if it will be a minority or majority government.
Closer to home, results are starting to come in, and Stubbs appears to have a strong lead in the riding, holding about 70 per cent of the vote so far.
Coming in behind Stubbs is People's Party of Canada candidate Ann McCormack with about 11 per cent of the vote, followed by NDP Des Bissonnette, then Liberal candidate John Turvey. Maverick Party candidate Fred Sirett is holding about three per cent of the vote, and Green Party candidate Kira Brunner has one per cent of the vote.
