Key Influencer - Todd Loewen - UCP Leadership Candidate

The UCP leadership contestant from Central Peace – Notley has been around the block a couple times now. Before winning his first election in 2015 as the Wildrose candidate in what was then known as Grande Prairie – Smoky, he ran in two ultimately unsuccessful campaigns in 2008 and 2012. Now, he is running for the United Conservative’s top job (and to become the next Premier of Alberta).

Before his political life, Loewen had moved to a farm with his family in the Velleyview area in the late 1960’s – a farm which he bought from his parents in 1989. In his personal time, he has dedicated many hours to volunteerism in his local community, including his church, chamber of commerce, and the Grande Prairie Rotary Club.

In May 2021, Loewen and colleague Drew Barnes were removed from the UCP Caucus for being openly critical of Premier Jason Kenney and challenging some of the decisions he and his cabinet had made throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Since, much of Loewen’s in-house advocacy has been dedicated to representing grassroot interests and the values of rural Alberta.

Loewen officially launched his campaign in early June, signaling his intent to run on behalf of the average, blue collar Albertan. “There’s been a lot of talk about blue truck politicians lately, but it’s time we had a leadership campaign about blue truck Albertans. By that I mean the everyday Albertans who go to work to provide for their families and grow their communities.”