Here's how Calgary reacted to Nenshi being re-elected Mayor
Calgary is breathing a sigh of relief now that the mayoral race has finally drawn to a close.
While there may be some heated arguments in the coming days and weeks about what’s in store for the city’s future, the days of campaigning, lawn signs, buttons, and ballots are finally over now that we’re able to say Naheed Nenshi will return as mayor.
See also
- Naheed Nenshi re-elected Mayor of Calgary in 2017 General Election
- Calgary impatiently waits for General Election results
And what a climax today was. With such a high voter turnout that some stations ran out of ballots, “lineups” trending on Twitter, and free gelato for anyone with an “I Voted” sticker, Election Day was a sprint to the finish for more than just the candidates.
Here’s how Calgary has been taking the news on social media, now that all is said and done.
Current mood yet about to go to sleep: pic.twitter.com/nMvhcbrwRp
— kait kucy (@kaitkucy) October 17, 2017
Rest easy, Calgarians. Our city remains in good hands. #yycvotes #yyc #nenshiwins pic.twitter.com/Mm7Mx9p9yb
— Lisa McGuey (@LisaMcGuey) October 17, 2017
Hi Calgary, I hear there is party tonight? We are finishing a victory speech. See you soon! #Mr3Peat #CalgaryVotes2017 #yycvotes #yycpoli pic.twitter.com/m4Vht4VrGK
— Aleem Kanji (@aleem_kanji) October 17, 2017
@NHLFlames Well that didn’t work. Can you now grow up and act like adults? #yycvote #yycvotes pic.twitter.com/F1IxiRLph2
— David Frid (@adanacYYC) October 17, 2017
Alright @nenshi, you Won. But the #arrogance ends TONIGHT. 😡😡😡 #YYCvotes #Calgary #YYCvote #CalgaryVotes #ElectionCalgary #CalgaryElection
— Chance K. Johnson (@ChanceKJ) October 17, 2017
GLOBAL DECLARES @nenshi OUR MAYOR CONGRATULATIONS!! 🍾 #yycelection
— Crystal Radisic (@strangegur13) October 17, 2017
Congrats @nenshi on returning as mayor of YYC. But I hope the close race has opened your eyes. You have some voters to win back. #YYCVote
— Jim Wiigs (@Leafs_61) October 17, 2017
Naheed wins! #yycvote pic.twitter.com/jH99gKgCnv
— Louise (@LouiseinBC) October 17, 2017
Congratulations to @nenshi who has been re-elected. ✨✨#yycvotes2017 #yycelection pic.twitter.com/ZWxqkiiEz2
— Kim Jémus✨ (@kimjemus) October 17, 2017
#BillSmith just conceded. #Congratulations, #MayorNenshi on your 3rd term #yycvotes2017 Yay! 😊 😁👏😃❤️👍✊🌼💐 *Optimism and hope* ! indeed ❤️
— WrathofJan (@JDignum) October 17, 2017
encore Mayor @nenshi !
west coast congratulations 👏#yycvotes2017 https://t.co/p0iDJ8x9gF— Raffi Cavoukian (@Raffi_RC) October 17, 2017
Well, it’s official, @nenshi and this gif are here to stay for another 4 years #yyc #yycvote #yycvotes pic.twitter.com/gUXs9N8kYF
— Helen Pike (@Metropike) October 17, 2017
Flames executive brass are probably a bunch of sour grapes right now about to throw a epic tantrum #yycvote #nenshi pic.twitter.com/MYnTVCM8w5
— Summer Korethoski (@SKorethoski) October 17, 2017
“This is a pretty good view.” –@nenshi #yycvote pic.twitter.com/O0WFQNffV9
— Mike Morrison (@mikesbloggity) October 17, 2017
Congrats to @nenshi and all his supporters. Was a weird election. No bad blood. #yycvote
— Matthew B. (@MattBInYYC) October 17, 2017
Make no mistake. If any other progressive had been a contender, we would have a new mayor.
Please don’t dissapoint us @nenshi #yycvote
— Marcothegreen (@marcothegreen) October 17, 2017
THE WINNER
AND STILL MAYOR OF CALGARY
NAHEED @NENSHI. #yyccc #yycvote #yycvotes— John Leung (@JohnLeungYYC) October 17, 2017
Watching @TeamBillSmith lose has been incredibly satisfying. See ya never. #yyc #yycvote pic.twitter.com/fTpHMqgSOf
— Chris Hensch (@ChrisHensch) October 17, 2017
People literally jumping up and down here as they watch @TeamBillSmith concession speech. “Go leave!” one says #yycvote #yycelection
— Sarah Lawrynuik (@SarahLawrynuik) October 17, 2017
Calgary! You did it! So proud of you! #yycvote #NenshiReignsSupreme pic.twitter.com/krRfGKtkJX
— Jane Sanden (@JaneSanden) October 17, 2017
Good job, Calgary. Now go to bed. The hard work starts again tomorrow. #yycvote
— Jason Filiatrault (@jfiliatrault) October 17, 2017