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Deputy Leader

Rakhi Pancholi

About Rakhi

Rakhi Pancholi is the Deputy Leader of Alberta's NDP. Rakhi advocates every day for Albertans and has served Edmonton-Whitemud as MLA since 2019. As a lawyer with experience in the areas of education, labour, and employment, Rakhi works to ensure a brighter future for all.

Growing up in Southwest Edmonton, Rakhi showed dedication to her community through volunteer pursuits like the Humane Animal Rescue Team, Women’s Legal Education & Action Fund, and the Edmonton Community Legal Centre, providing legal advice to low-income clients.

Rakhi lives in Southwest Edmonton with her husband, two school-aged children and furry rescue dog.

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Upcoming local events

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Doorknocking Our Neighbours in Edmonton-Whitemud

Organized by Edmonton-Whitemud

June 6, 2026, 1:00 P.M.

Join our team of friendly volunteers as we knock on doors in various neighbourhoods in Edmonton-Whitemud, hear people's concerns, and record their information. Training is available if you have never done this before.

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Doorknocking Our Neighbours in Edmonton-Whitemud

Organized by Edmonton-Whitemud

June 7, 2026, 1:00 P.M.

Join our team of friendly volunteers as we knock on doors in various neighbourhoods in Edmonton-Whitemud, hear people's concerns, and record their information. Training is available if you have never done this before.

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Doorknocking Our Neighbours in Edmonton-Whitemud

Organized by Edmonton-Whitemud

June 9, 2026, 5:00 P.M.

Join our team of friendly volunteers as we knock on doors in various neighbourhoods in Edmonton-Whitemud, hear people's concerns, and record their information. Training is available if you have never done this before.

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Helping with Southwest Edmonton Farmer’s Market

Organized by Edmonton-Whitemud

June 10, 2026, 3:00 P.M.Terwillegar Rec Centre Lot E

You’ll be helping to set up, take down, and manage the table at the Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market. You'll talk to market goers, give out swag, and assist Rakhi while enjoying the market. Rakhi will be attending as MLA, so this is a largely non-partisan event.

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Doorknocking Our Neighbours in Edmonton-Whitemud

Organized by Edmonton-Whitemud

June 11, 2026, 5:00 P.M.

Join our team of friendly volunteers as we knock on doors in various neighbourhoods in Edmonton-Whitemud, hear people's concerns, and record their information. Training is available if you have never done this before.

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