Middleton-Hope wins UCP nomination for Lethbridge West

By Lethbridge Herald on September 23, 2024.

John Middleton-Hope has been chosen as the UCP candidate in the riding of Lethbridge West.

The Lethbridge West UCP constituency held the vote on Monday at the Lethbridge Public Library, with members nominating Middleton-Hope to face the NDP’s Rob Miyashiro in a Lethbridge West byelection for the seat vacated by NDP MLA Shannon Phillips this summer.

Premier Danielle Smith has until Jan. 1 to announce a byelection.

Middleton-Hope says he was informed he won with 53 per cent on the first ballot over fellow potential candidates Shauna Gruninger and Erin Leclerc.

Middleton-Hope has a long career in law enforcement, leadership, and municipal politics, presently serving on Lethbridge city council.

The Herald will have additional coverage as the constituency association has a press conference scheduled for Tuesday.