NDP received more donations than UCP in 2022: Elections Alberta report | globalnews.ca

Alberta NDP gained more political donation from United Conservative Party Every quarter last year.

According to Elections Alberta Quarterly ReportThe opposition NDP raised $3.3 million in Q4 – $1.4 million in Q3, $1.4 million in Q2 and $1 million in Q1 – in the last three months of 2022.

During 2022, the party received $7.2 million in donations.

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For comparison, UCP raised $2 million in Q4, $973,000 in Q3, $521,000 in Q2, and $888,000 in Q1. Overall, in 2022, the party received $4.4 million in donations.

Comparing the size of donations, during the year, the NDP collected $1.8 million in contributions of $250 and under and $5.4 million in contributions over $250.

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UCP raised $1.8 million in contributions of $250 and under and $2.6 million in contributions over $250.

The next provincial general election is set for May 29, 2023.


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