Mike Ellis (Canadian politician)

Michael George Ellis (born January 9, 1973) is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2019 Alberta general election to represent the electoral district of Calgary-West in the 30th Alberta Legislature. He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in a by-election on October 27, 2014 during the 29th Alberta Legislature.[1] He is a member of the United Conservative Party and has served as government whip since April 30, 2019.

Mike Ellis

Deputy Leader of the United Conservative Party
In office
July 25, 2017  October 30, 2017
LeaderNathan Cooper
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byLeela Aheer
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-West
Assumed office
October 27, 2014
Preceded byKen Hughes
Personal details
Born (1973-01-09) January 9, 1973
Calgary, Alberta
Political partyUnited Conservative
Other political
affiliations
Progressive Conservative (until 2017)
Occupationpolice officer

He had previously challenged his predecessor, Ken Hughes, in a nomination contest in the same district for the 2012 Alberta general election,[2]

Prior to election, Ellis was a police sergeant with the Calgary Police Service.[1] Born and raised in Calgary, he is married with three children.[3]

Election results

2019 Alberta general election: Calgary-West
Party Candidate Votes%±%
United ConservativeMike Ellis14,97466.11-6.09
New DemocraticGulshan Akter5,76825.47-2.33
Alberta PartyFrank Penkala1,6107.11+4.63
LiberalYasna Oluic-Kovacevic2981.32-7.81
Total valid votes 22,650
Rejected, spoiled and declined
Registered electors 31,816
Turnout 71.20%
2015 Alberta general election: Calgary-West
Party Candidate Votes%
Progressive ConservativeMike Ellis8,31246.8
New DemocraticMizanur Rahman4,94027.8
WildroseGerard Lucyshyn4,51225.4
Total valid votes 17,764100.0
Rejected, spoiled and declined 117
Turnout 17,88156.6
Eligible voters 31,604
Source: Elections Alberta[4]
Alberta provincial by-election, October 27, 2014: Calgary-West
Resignation of Ken Hughes
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeMike Ellis4,84344.445.51
WildroseSheila Taylor4,52841.55+4.22
LiberalDavid Khan9268.50+1.04
New DemocraticBrian Malkinson3363.08+0.07
Alberta PartyTroy Millington2652.43+1.46
Progressive Conservative hold Swing -
Elections Alberta[5]

References

  1. "Calgary-West elects PC Party's Mike Ellis". CBC News, October 27, 2014.
  2. "Mike Ellis out of second PC party Calgary-West contest" Archived 2014-10-28 at the Wayback Machine. Calgary Herald, February 21, 2012.
  3. "Calgary-West: The issues, the candidates". Calgary Sun, October 25, 2014.
  4. "2015 Provincial General Election Results". Elections Alberta. Archived from the original on 2017-08-01. Retrieved 2017-08-01.
  5. "Report on the October 27, 2014 By-elections" (PDF). Elections Alberta. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
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