Wetaskiwin (provincial electoral district)

Wetaskiwin is a provincial electoral district in Alberta, Canada. It is located south of Edmonton and is largely a rural constituency.

The riding has been represented in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta since 1909. It has been known by various names throughout its history, reflecting boundary changes and political reorganizations, including Wetaskiwin-Leduc and Wetaskiwin-Camrose.

Historically, the constituency has seen representation from a range of political parties, including the United Farmers of Alberta, Social Credit, Progressive Conservative, Liberal, and Wildrose parties. More recently, the United Conservative Party has held the seat.

The boundaries of the Wetaskiwin electoral district are reviewed and revised periodically by the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission to ensure equitable representation based on population changes. The current boundaries include the city of Wetaskiwin and the surrounding rural areas and smaller communities. The local economy is driven primarily by agriculture, oil and gas, and related service industries.

Representation in Wetaskiwin is a key indicator of political trends and voter sentiment in the central Alberta region. Election results in this district are often closely watched as they can reflect broader shifts in the province's political landscape.