Red Deer (provincial electoral district)

Red Deer is a provincial electoral district in Alberta, Canada. It is located in central Alberta and encompasses the city of Red Deer.

The electoral district has been in existence since the 1909 provincial election. Over the years, the boundaries of the district have been adjusted to reflect population changes and redistricting efforts.

Red Deer has generally been a conservative riding, with Progressive Conservative and Wildrose (later United Conservative) candidates typically winning elections. However, other parties have also held the seat at various times, including the Liberals and the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP).

The current boundaries of Red Deer are defined by the 2017 electoral boundary redistribution. As with all Alberta electoral districts, voters elect one Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) to represent them in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

The economy of Red Deer is diverse, with a significant presence in the oil and gas industry, agriculture, manufacturing, and service sectors. These industries play a role in shaping the political landscape of the electoral district.

Significant issues within the Red Deer electoral district typically include economic development, healthcare, education, and infrastructure. These issues are often debated during election campaigns.