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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will have to fight to keep her seat in the legislature after a recall petition was approved by Elections Alberta today.

She is the latest target of citizens using the United Conservative Party’s own legislation to voice their anger with the government.

Matthew Scace reports that a day earlier Alberta’s top elections administrator sounded the alarm over a bill that would transfer many of his powers to elected officials, warning of perceived partisan influence over elections.

The recall petition set to target the Alberta Premier is the latest chapter in a widespread effort by some constituents to have MLAs voted out of office before the next provincial election.

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