Recall Danielle Smith Campaign Press Release
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Recall Application Submitted for Danielle Smith in Brooks - Medicine Hat Riding
December 1, 2025
Medicine Hat, Alberta - A recall petition has been formally submitted for Premier Danielle Smith, MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat, by concerned local resident Heather V. The application is now awaiting approval from Elections Alberta. Heather V. says the effort is driven by ongoing concerns about the Premier’s lack of presence and meaningful engagement with this diverse community.
“Smith was placed in this riding through a byelection because there are a lot of voters here who supported Smith’s party.” Heather V. said. “She has no meaningful connection to the community, and constituents have been struggling to get a hold of her to express their concerns.”
Campaign co-organizer Brittany D., who will be coordinating volunteer and outreach efforts, says people are preparing to gather signatures as soon as approval is granted. “Given that fourteen other recall petitions have already been approved in Alberta, we are hopeful this one will be as well; it would be surprising if it wasn’t approved.” Brittany D. said. “It has become clear while speaking with community members that Premier Smith does not represent the majority of people here. Particularly, her own voters are concerned about her use of the notwithstandingclause.”
If the paper work is approved, over 12,000 signatures will be needed to complete the recall process, which will trigger a byelection. Smith has not commented on the recall since this weekend when she attended her party’s AGM in Edmonton.
Organizers emphasize that the recall effort includes voters across the political spectrum who feel unheard and unrepresented.
For safety reasons, last names have been withheld due to threats made against individuals involved in the initiative.
For more information or to get involved, contact recall.daniellesmith@gmail.com
