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Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party dominated almost all ridings outside of Alberta's two largest cities in Monday's election — but still lost two seats to Rachel Notley's NDP.

Voter intention polls have swayed between a win for either the United Conservative Party or the New Democratic Party over the course of the election, and the race remains tight in a handful of rural ridings as well

The Alberta General Election has been called unpredictable by some, and Alberta rural ridings have not been spared.

United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith has been the MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat since winning a by-election for the seat Nov. 8.

Michaela Frey joins former campaign manager Matthew Altheim as a paid advisor.

The premiers new directives include indexing income supports like AISH and seniors benefits to inflation.

New Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has won Tuesdays byelection in Brooks-Medicine Hat, securing a seat in the legislature.

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is back in the legislature, winning a seat more than seven years after she left.

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is back in the legislature, winning a seat more than seven years after she left.

Polls close at 8 p.m., with full results expected to filter in afterward. Follow here for live updates throughout the night.