Edmonton gender parity advocacy group Parity YEG Interim Chair Kristin Raworth said one of the best parts of living in southern Edmonton is being able to vote for Alberta NDP candidate Rhiannon Hoyle (Edmonton-South). .“I have known her a long time and know she is a force and will be an amazing representative for my community,” said Raworth in a tweet. .“I’ve leaned conservative all my life, but this election my vote is for @albertaNDP.” .Hoyle thanked Raworth for her support. .“I don't take any vote for granted,” she said. .“It would be an honour to have you join me at the doors to help solidify this seat!” .At the time, she said there were 13 days left in the election campaign and wanted to see her at her office. She welcomed her to Edmonton-South. .Alberta United Conservative Party candidate Rebecca Schulz (Calgary-Shaw) called on NDP leader Rachel Notley to remove candidates such as Hoyle for not supporting police on April 5. .READ MORE: WATCH: Schulz requests Notley drop NDP candidates over anti-police comments, actions.“I think first of all that we need to hear from these candidates what they meant by their comments,” said Schulz. .When Hoyle was running for Edmonton city council, she answered a questionnaire by saying she supports freezing the police budget.
