Wayne Anderson (politician)
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Andrew Wayne Anderson (born 1953) is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2015 Alberta general election to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Highwood.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Highwood, Preceded by ...
Wayne Anderson | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Highwood | |
In office May 5, 2015 – April 16, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Danielle Smith |
Succeeded by | RJ Sigurdson |
Personal details | |
Born | 1953 or 1954 (age 70–71) Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Political party | United Conservative |
Other political affiliations | Wildrose (2015–17) |
Residence(s) | Davisburg, Alberta |
Occupation | Information Technology |
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Highwood had previously been held by Danielle Smith, the leader of the Wildrose before her defection to the Progressive Conservatives in December 2014. Smith was defeated for the PC nomination by Okotoks councillor Carrie Fischer, who was defeated in the general election by Anderson.[1]
Anderson was defeated in his UCP nomination race in 2018 to RJ Sigurdson.[2]