Electoral battle for Calgary McKnight marked by affordability concerns, low voter turnout
19-04-2025 14:00 via cbc.ca

Electoral battle for Calgary McKnight marked by affordability concerns, low voter turnout

In a part of the city where voters delivered Calgary's only non-Conservative seat in 2019, candidates will need to make their case to voters concerned about the rising cost of living, affordability and the threat of economic pressure from the United States — even if those concerns haven't historically translated into high voter turnout.
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