Rod Loyola
Rod Loyola is a seasoned politician and a member of the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP), who has served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Edmonton-Ellerslie since his election in 2015. He is known for his advocacy on various social issues, and his resignation from his provincial seat has prompted a significant political shift, leading to the upcoming third provincial by-election in Alberta since the 2023 provincial vote.
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The south-Edmonton riding had been represented by Rod Loyola under the NDP banner until he resigned.
Albertans to decide if NDP’s Naheed Nenshi will hold seat in byelection
Canada· 2025-06-24
Edmonton-Ellerslie became vacant in March when third-term NDP member Rod Loyola resigned to run for Mark Carney’s Liberals.
NDP’s Nenshi will get chance to secure Alberta seat as Smith calls three by-electionsCanada· 2025-05-27
Rod Loyola was kicked out of the NDP after a controversial video surfaced.
None of the three main parties running full slate of candidates in federal electionCanada· 2025-04-10
Rod Loyola is running as an Independent candidate in the federal election after being dropped by the Liberal party.
Former Liberal candidate Rod Loyola seeks Independent seat in Edmonton after being ousted by partyCanada· 2025-04-04
Rod Loyola is running under Mark Carney’s Liberal banner in Edmonton Gateway to advocate for affordable housing and public services.
Former Alberta NDP member to run as a Liberal in EdmontonCanada· 2025-03-26
Rod Loyola is resigning his provincial seat as a longtime Alberta New Democrat member of the legislature.
Longtime Edmonton Alberta NDP MLA is resigning his provincial seatCanada· 2025-03-25
