The Alberta United Conservative Party thanked the tens of thousands of people who donated more than $10.8 million to it in 2022 — a record annual total for the party..“Not only did we have our best fourth quarter since 2019, and our best fundraising since the last election, but we also raised a remarkable $265,063 on New Year’s Eve alone, showing the incredible momentum behind Danielle Smith and our team,” said the Alberta UCP in a Wednesday statement. .“While we’re still adding up the final numbers for our annual return to Elections Alberta, we expect to report nearly $7 million in revenue for our party and constituency associations, and over $3.8 million from our leadership candidates, demonstrating the incredible strength of our conservative moment.” .The UCP said it is now the largest provincial political party in Canada with more than 124,000 members. It said it's united and determined “to protect the Alberta we love in the provincial election that’s now less than five months away.” .Smith said it's through dedication, volunteerism, and generosity of members which “has made our conservative movement a resounding success.”.“My sincere gratitude to the tens of thousands of members who made the UCP the largest political party in Canada!” said Smith. .The Alberta NDP confirmed Monday it set records for the amount of money raised in a day, quarter, and per year. .READ MORE: Alberta NDP raises record $7.2 million in 2022.“I am so thrilled to report that Alberta’s NDP raised more than $7.1 million in 2022, a record, raised more than $3.2 million in the fourth quarter, another record, and raised more than $265,000 on December 31 alone, another record,” said Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley. .Notley thanked the Albertans who donated to the NDP.
