Bart Hampton
Bart Hampton was leader of the Separation Party of Alberta from 2012-2018, replacing Bruce Hutton in 2012.[1] In 2013, Hampton's Separation Party of Alberta changed its party name back to Alberta First.
Prior to the 2012 general election, Bart Hampton became the new party leader. Hampton was the only candidate to run during the 2012 election yet he failed to win his seat.[2]
In April, 2018, the party changed its name to Western Freedom Party.
In July, 2018, Hampton provided his party's legal foundations and merged under the new name of Freedom Conservative Party of Alberta, under the Interim Leadership of Alberta MLA Derek Fildebrandt.
Alberta separation is again a rising issue of concern in Alberta politics, notably due to the July 2018 Liberal government's surprise stance of not renegotiating Alberta's equalization payments, despite economic downturn in Alberta.[3][4]
Election history[edit]
| Election | Banner | Leader | Candidates | Votes | % | Seats | +/- | Position | Government | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Alberta First | John Reil | 16 / 83
|
8,851 | 0.87% | 0 / 83
|
 0
|
 4th
|
N/A | |
| 2004[5] | Separation | Bruce Hutton | 12 / 83
|
4,680 | 0.52% | 0 / 83
|
0
|
 7th
|
N/A | |
| 2008 | 1 / 83
|
119 | 0.01% | 0 / 83
|
0
|
7th
|
N/A | |||
| 2012 | Bart Hampton | 1 / 87
|
68 | 0.005% | 0 / 87
|
0
|
9th
|
N/A | ||
| 2015[6] | Alberta First | 1 / 87
|
72 | 0.005% | 0 / 87
|
0
|
10th
|
N/A | ||
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Time as Leader[edit]
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bruce Hutton |
Separation Party of Alberta Leader 2012-2018 |
Succeeded by Merged with Freedom Conservative Party of Alberta. |
Leadership History[edit]
| Name | Banner | Date | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mladen Djekic | Alberta First | 1999-2000 | Interim leader | |
| John Reil | Alberta First | 2000-2004 | Elected at convention in Edmonton | |
| Bruce Hutton | Separation Party | 2004-2012 | Changed party name to Separation Party in 2004. | |
| Bart Hampton | Separation Party/Alberta First | 2012–2018 | Changed party name back to Alberta First in 2013. | |
| Bart Hampton | Alberta First/Western Freedom Party | 2012–2018 | Changed party name to Western Freedom Party April 2018. |
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- ↑ "Bart Hampton - daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics". daveberta.ca.
- ↑ http://studentvote.ca/ab2015/parties/alberta-first-party/
- ↑ Toy, Adam (June 22, 2018). "Equalization renewal a 'slap in the face' to Albertans: Kenney". Global News.
- ↑ Tombe, Trevor (June 22, 2018). "OPINION: What were they thinking?! How the equalization debate ended before it even began". CBC News.
- ↑ "2004 General election report". Elections Alberta. Retrieved March 19, 2012.
- ↑ Elections Alberta 2015 General Election unofficial results Archived 2012-04-26 at the Wayback Machine
