Alberta MP Resigns, Clearing Path for Poilievre’s Comeback
Friday, May 2, 2025, 12:20 pm
In a dramatic but almost theatrical political twist, Alberta MP Damien Kurek is stepping aside to let party leader Pierre Poilievre attempt a return to Parliament via a byelection in Battle River—Crowfoot. The resignation follows a series of announcements, ensuring Poilievre has a clear runway back into office.
It’s not the first time a party leader has gained entry to the House of Commons this way
Alberta MP Damien Kurek is resigning so Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre can run for office in a by-election.
The resignation of Battle River-Crowfoot MP-elect Damien Kurek, who has held the seat since 2019, will allow Poilievre to run in a future by-election.
Conservative leader will seek a seat in rural Alberta
MP-elect Damien Kurek announces he will step aside
Le député conservateur de Battle River-Crowfoot, Damien Kurek, accepte de démissionner pour faire une place à son chef.
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Damien Kurek is set to step aside to allow Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection in the Battle River—Crowfoot riding in Alberta.
Damien Kurek has held Battle River-Crowfoot since 2019
Kurek was first elected in the Alberta riding in 2019
Alberta Conservative MP Damien Kurek, who was re-elected in Battle River—Crowfoot on Monday, says he will resign to party leader can run
After his leader lost his seat in Monday night’s federal election, an Alberta MP is stepping aside to give Pierre Poilievre an opportunity to return to parliament. Damien Kurek, who won the Battle River—Crowfoot riding with a whopping 81.8 per cent of votes cast, announced Friday he would be…
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