UCP files for judicial recount in Calgary-Acadia, Calgary-Glenmore

United Conservative Partycandidates in two tight Calgary ridings have filed for judicial recounts.

In an emailed statement to CBCNews, the UCP said the candidate for Calgary-Acadia, Tyler Shandro, and Calgary-Glenmore, Whitney Issik, have both filed for judicial recounts.

Elections Alberta confirmed a judicial hearing Friday morning, and a spokesperson added that they believe the Glenmore recount will begin Monday morning, while Acadia will take place Thursday.

Official results following the mandatory recount showed Shandro lost Calgary-Acadia by 25 votes to the NDP's Diana Batten on election night, and in Calgary-Glenmore Issik lost to the NDP's Nagwan Al-Guneid by 42 votes following the recount.

In a statement, a UCPspokesperson said the action was taken "with full respect for the electoral process."

"It enables a thorough examination, especially of the yet-to-be-reviewed advance polling ballots, to ensure intention of each eligible vote is accurately accounted for. We look forward to the process unfolding in a transparent manner, underscoring the importance of accuracy and integrity in our electoral system."

ANDPspokesperson saidtheparty is fully cooperating with the recount process "but believe the applications brought forward by the UCP are unfounded."

"Diana Batten was elected by the people of Calgary-Acadia. Nagwan Al-Guneid was elected by the people of Calgary-Glenmore," the spokesperson said in a statement.

"We look forward to them taking the seats they've earned in the Legislature so they can formally get to work delivering on a better future for Albertans."