Incumbent Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) Blake Richards is running for re-election in the Airdrie-Cochrane riding.
He is hopeful to represent the people of Airdrie and Cochrane once again.
"It's always humbling to put your name on the ballot," Richards said. "I've worked hard for the people of our area, and it's always been an honour to represent our communities and our people within them."
Richards, who has lived in Airdrie for 25 years, said his motivation is giving back.
"It's about representing our community and the people in it and ensuring that our views are represented in Ottawa."
He went on to talk about what his top priorities would be if he was re-elected.
"I want to make sure our residents' living cost is improved. With the last nine years of the Liberal government, people are struggling."
Richards believes the Conservative Party is the only party that has a real plan to put Canadians first.
"We need someone who's going to stand up for Canada, be strong and put Canada first, and we have a plan to do that. I think it is going to build a better foundation for the future of Canada to be more self-sufficient and self-sustaining, and that's going to be critical in the days ahead.
He concluded by saying that if he is re-elected, he will continue to work hard for this riding.
Back on March 27, Richards officially filed his nomination papers for re-election.
Richards has represented Airdrie and Cochrane since he was first elected in 2008.
Other nominees for the Airdrie-Cochrane according to party websites riding include:
- Sarah Zagoda - New Democratic Party - Also confirmed by Elections Canada.
- Christopher Bell - Christian Heritage Party of Canada - Also confirmed by Elections Canada.
- Sean Secord - Liberal Party of Canada
- Tanner Staniewski - People's Party of Canada
- Deraek Menard - Green Party
- David Sabine - The Libertarian Party of Canada
The federal election is set for April 28.
Most recently, Richards has served as Conservative shadow minister for Veterans Affairs.
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