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Poilievre Wins Battle River-Crowfoot Byelection, Regains Commons Seat

The by-election used write-in ballots after a protest campaign crowded the race with a record 214 candidates.

Canada's federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre greets supporters after winning a by-election in Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot riding, after he lost his long-held Ottawa constituency in the general election, in Camrose, Alberta, Canada, August 18, 2025. REUTERS/Amber Bracken
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks at a Stampede breakfast in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, July 5, 2025.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
A Pierre Poilievre campaign sign on a supporter's fence in Camrose, Alta., Aug. 11.
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre celebrates the win during the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection in Camrose, Alta., Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Overview

  • Elections Canada will validate the result on Saturday and issue a certificate before he is sworn in, with Parliament scheduled to resume Sept. 15.
  • The seat was vacated by Conservative MP Damien Kurek, who won about 83% in April before stepping aside so Poilievre could run.
  • Most of the 214 candidates were linked to the Longest Ballot Committee, prompting the first federal use of blank write-in ballots and early counting procedures.
  • Preliminary tallies put Poilievre near 80% in the longtime Conservative stronghold despite local criticism from opponents who labeled him a parachute candidate.
  • The win returns the Opposition leader to the House floor to face Prime Minister Mark Carney in Question Period and precedes a party leadership review in January.