Mark Smith (Canadian politician)

Mark Smith (born 1960) is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2019 Alberta general election to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Drayton Valley-Devon.[1]

Mark Smith

Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Drayton Valley-Devon
Assumed office
May 5, 2015
Preceded byDiana McQueen
Personal details
Born1960 (age 5960)
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Political partyUnited Conservative
Other political
affiliations
Wildrose (2015–17)
ResidenceDrayton Valley, Alberta
OccupationTeacher

Prior to the 2019 Alberta general election, Smith came under fire for apparent homophobic comments made in a 2013 sermon. Although he could not recall or confirm making any commentary, Smith publicly apologized and stated that "our leader and our party have been clear: it doesn't matter who you love or how you worship, all are welcome in our party" (Smith).

Electoral history

2015 general election

2015 Alberta general election: Drayton Valley-Devon
Party Candidate Votes%±%
WildroseMark Smith6,28437.02%-1.35%
Progressive ConservativeDiana McQueen5,18230.53%-21.12%
New DemocraticKatherine Swampy4,81628.37%22.21%
Alberta PartyConnie Jensen4162.45%
GreenJennifer R Roach2761.63%
Total 16,974
Rejected, Spoiled and Declined 34
Eligible electors / Turnout 29,73357.20%1.56%
Wildrose gain from Progressive Conservative Swing -3.39%
Source(s)
Source: "Elections Alberta 2015 General Election". Elections Alberta. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
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