Sarah Elmeligi

Sarah Elmeligi (born March 29, 1976)^[4] is a member of the Alberta New Democratic Party representing the riding of Banff-Kananaskis, succeeding UCP MLA Miranda Rosin. She is the only NDP MLA to represent a predominantly rural riding.^[5] As of June 21, 2024, she serves as the Official Opposition critic for Tourism, Sports and Recreation as well as for Environment, Parks and Climate.

Sarah Elmeligi MLA
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Banff-Kananaskis
Incumbent
Assumed office May 29, 2023
Preceded by	Miranda Rosin
Personal details
Born	(1976-03-29) March 29, 1976 (age 49) Calgary, Alberta, Canada[1]
Political party	NDP
Residence	Canmore
Education	Queensland University (PhD) University of Northern British Columbia (MSc) University of Alberta (BSc)[2]
Occupation	Conservationist, businessperson, author, biologist[3]

Electoral history

2023 general election

v t e 2023 Alberta general election: Banff-Kananaskis
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	New Democratic	Sarah Elmeligi	11,562	49.70	+7.67
	United Conservative	Miranda Rosin	11,259	48.40	-2.94
	Green	Regan Boychuk	336	1.44	–
	Solidarity Movement	Kyle Jubb	105	0.45	–
Total			23,262	98.93	–
Rejected and declined			252	1.07
Turnout			23,514	67.49
Eligible voters			34,841
	New Democratic gain from United Conservative		Swing		+5.31
Source(s) Source: Elections Alberta[6]