Edmonton Election 2013: Candidates capture the moment on Twitter

Just as I did in 2010, I wanted to capture on one page the tweets that candidates sent out upon hearing the election results. Not everyone tweeted Monday night – some didn’t post anything until the following day. In some cases, candidates sent out a couple tweets – one to congratulate the winner and another to thank their volunteers – so I have included both where appropriate.

With so many candidates on Twitter, it’ll be really interesting to see how they document their four-year term. Enjoy!

Thank you #yeg for your support and confidence. We have a lot of work to do together. Let's build it! #yegvote
— Don Iveson (@doniveson) October 22, 2013

Congratulations @doniveson on your successful campaign. Thank you to all my supporters for your passion for #yeg #yegvote
— Karen Leibovici (@karenleibovici) October 22, 2013

Heartfelt thanks to my amazing, hard-working, loyal @DiotteForMayor volunteers + to the 32,917 folks who voted for our team. #yegvote
— KerryDiotte (@KerryDiotte) October 22, 2013

@DiotteForMayor Big congrats to my former council colleague, new mayor-elect Don Iveson. I wish you all the best in your job, Don. #yegvote
— KerryDiotte (@KerryDiotte) October 22, 2013

Thanks, to everyone that voted. That was on hell of a ride. #vegvote
— Chops (@Josh4YEGMayor) October 22, 2013

Thank you #yegward1 and #yeg for your support and trust. I am truly honoured to serve and represent you. #yegvote #yegcc
— Andrew Knack (@AndrewKnack) October 22, 2013

Very grateful to every one of the 1674 people who put their faith in me this election. Something to build on, should we choose to. #yegvote
— Sean Amato (@JSJamato) October 22, 2013

Congrats to @AndrewKnack . He did a lot of hard work over the past 6 years. Well earned. #yegvote #yeg
— Sean Amato (@JSJamato) October 22, 2013

https://twitter.com/tedgrand2013/status/392500182098534400

Sad for the people of Ward 2. Don't worry; I will never stop fighting for the people and their interests; this never was about "me" #yegvote
— Nita Jalkanen (@NitaJalkanen) October 22, 2013

https://twitter.com/daveloken/status/392537805722632192

I am in awe of the effort required, inspired by the support I received and disappointed by the loss. Thanks everyone! #yegvote
— David Dodge (@DavidDodgeYEG) October 22, 2013

Results are in, I've made a huge mistake. #kidding #yegvote
— Michael Oshry (@michaeloshry) October 22, 2013

Great and nervous night! Thank you for the note of confidence Ward 5. I am eager to get to work for Edmonton. #yegvote
— Michael Oshry (@michaeloshry) October 22, 2013

This was an amazing #yegvote... alot learnt, sad that @Heathermacken did not win tonight but a great race was run by us all 🙂
— Kyle Brown (@cdone19) October 22, 2013

https://twitter.com/CJDorsey_Ward6/status/392509434850574336

Well done Scotty - great campaign - best wishes for the next four years #yegvote
— Derrick Forsythe (@db_forsythe) October 22, 2013

@Scott_McKeen Congratulations on a well deserved win, Scott! Ward 6 will have a strong voice representing them as we move forward! 🙂
— Dexx Williams (@dexxwilliams) October 22, 2013

Thanks to everyone for the kind words and wishes. They are deeply appreciated. And they are humbling. I will do my darndest for you #yegvote
— Scott McKeen (@Scott_McKeen) October 22, 2013

Scrutineer results are in. Congrats to @Scott_McKeen, the next #ward6 #yegcc rep. Thanks to all my volunteers donors & supporters. #yegvote
— Heather MacKenzie (@Heathermacken) October 22, 2013

Congratulations @waltersyeg and @doniveson. Great job by all candidates @Feehanward10 @TheDanJohnstone @rayedmonton #yegcc #yegvote
— Hafis Devji (@HafisDevji) October 22, 2013

Congratulations @waltersyeg You are an excellent campaigner and earned the win. Have a great 4 years and hopefully more.
— Richard Feehan (@FeehanRichard) October 22, 2013

Well..I came 4/5 in my 1st election. Congrats to @waltersyeg in taking home the victory! I'm sorry to everyone that I let down. #yegvote
— Daniel Johnstone | Can Man Dan (@TheDanJohnstone) October 22, 2013

https://twitter.com/waltersyeg/status/392506165893926912

I want to thank all of our volunteers and supporters. Without you I wouldn't have gone through this incredible experience. Thank you!
— Harvey Panesar (@HarveyPanesar) October 22, 2013

https://twitter.com/ganeforward11/status/392498491903074304 https://twitter.com/OrvilleChubb/status/392507987333361664

I just called to congratulate @RayMartinYEG on becoming our new Trustee in Ward D. #yegvote
— Elizabeth Johannson (@e_johannson) October 22, 2013

I'm looking forward to getting back to work standing up for our schools and our communities. Thank you!
— Ray Martin (@RayMartinYEG) October 22, 2013

Thanks to Ward E residents, my campaign volunteers & contributors for your support - now the work begins! #epsb #abed #yegvote
— Ken Gibson (@KenGibsonyeg) October 22, 2013

Thanks so much to everyone who supported me on this adventure. We worked hard and can be proud. And I am definitely not done! #epsb #yegvote
— Bridget Stirling (@bridgetstirling) October 22, 2013

Thank you to all my supporters - 3,077 votes; my first election! Learned so much, met many great people along the way. Thank you! #yegvote
— Lorraine Wheatley (@LNWheatley) October 22, 2013

https://twitter.com/michaeljanz/status/392507756122353664

Thank you Ward H voters for your amazing support! I look forward to working together with you in tackling the challenges ahead. #yegvote
— Nathan Ip (@NathanIpYEG) October 22, 2013

#yegvote #yeg #epsb My Sincere congratulations to Nathan IP for the victory tonight for EPSB Trustee in Ward H. Hopeful for a new direction!
— Mike Lanteigne (@mikeylanteigne) October 22, 2013

https://twitter.com/Sherry4Trustee/status/392690316655861760 https://twitter.com/harris4trustee/status/392511707685191680

Well it's done!! Thx to everyone for your unwavering support and dedication!! I am honored! Now for the results #ecsd
— LauraThibert (@LauraThibert) October 22, 2013

2 thoughts on “Edmonton Election 2013: Candidates capture the moment on Twitter”

Emily Batty says:

October 24, 2013 at 11:52 am

Wow, Ms. Jalkanen’s tweet really stands out. It’s fine (even encouraged!) to disagree with the opinions or direction of city council, but you can’t build a platform on negativity alone. Or at least, you shouldn’t. I’m happy for the people of Ward 2!

1. Jenn says:
  
  October 25, 2013 at 8:01 am
  
  Yes, it does! It’s not about “her”, though – what’s with the quote marks?

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