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A city bus driver turned Alberta political stalwart is veering away from politics after three decades, announcing he won’t run in the next provincial election.

Transportation Minister and government house leader Brian Mason, who is known for his boisterous attitude and sharp wit, said Wednesday he’ll stay in his role until the writ drops in 2019.

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“I’ve won 10 consecutive elections and I think that’s enough,” said Mason, 64, referring to wins in both municipal and provincial politics. “I’ve left the party in pretty good shape — a majority government. I toiled in the trenches for many years to get to that point.”

The veteran NDP caucus member served as party leader from 2004 to 2014, paving the way for Premier Rachel Notley’s sweeping Orange Crush victory in 2015.

“When I first got elected, Ralph was the king and we had two seats,” he said.

Mason was elected to represent Edmonton-Highlands in a 2000 byelection. Four years later, the riding was redrawn to Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood, a seat that he held onto with five subsequent victories.