Alberta election 2015: PCs, NDP only parties with official full slate of candidates

For the first time in recent history the Alberta Liberals have failed to nominate more than 80 candidates in a provincial election.

The last time the Liberals ran fewer than 80 candidates was in 1986 when Don Getty was premier. In 2004, they were one person short of a full slate, running 82 candidates that year.

The deadline for nominations was Friday and the list shows the Liberals have nominated candidates in just 56 ridings, compared to the Progressive Conservatives and the NDP who have full slates. As of Friday evening, the Wildrose had 86 candidates, with one not listed in Edmonton-Strathcona — the riding where NDP leader Rachel Notley is seeking re-election.

A spokesperson with the party said they have a candidate in Edmonton-Strathcona, but Elections Alberta said their candidate's submission was incomplete. 

The Alberta Party has 35 candidates running in the May 5 election.

Among the parties running a full slate of candidates, the NDP have the most women running in this election. The party has nominated 46 women, compared to 34 for the Progressive Conservatives and 16 for the Wildrose.