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SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — The nomination race in the Egmont riding is heating up as two individuals have announced their intention to seek the candidacy for the federal Green Party.

Summerside residents Eddie Childs, 22, and Alex Clark 30, announced this month they are seeking to represent the Greens in the riding.

Childs was the first to declare, on July 4.

Clark announced on July 24.

Both are new to politics.

Eddie Childs

Before joining politics, Childs worked as the volunteer co-ordinator for the Harbourfront Theatre. He was active in talking to Islanders during the provincial election and says he is determined to better represent constituent concerns in Ottawa.

"Egmont has shown they are ready for [a] new perspective, good governance and Green leadership,'' said Childs.

"I bring a lot to the table that others don’t. I am proud of the experience I have working collaboratively with community members... I fully intend to run this race to win. There is a common sense that two particular parties take turns through a revolving door, and I for one have more faith in our electorate than to accept that pattern."

If successful in his bid, Childs wants to increase attention to the climate crisis and the country's democracy.

"As long as the immediate future of our climate is uncertain, we will be less happy, healthy, and secure than we otherwise ought to be," he said.

He added, "Our democracy is suffering from apathy, and as a result is vulnerable to existing and emerging threats."

Alex Clark

Clark says Egmont is his home.

"It always has been and it always will be... Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs rooted in our community has instilled a tremendous value of 'home' to me. The importance of being part of that community but also trying to lift it up along with yourself."

"Egmont is no stranger to hard work, a community built in the fields, on the water, through small business and the grit of a culture that’s not afraid to work for what they want and to protect what they cherish."

He said "regardless of party stripes' the land and environment needs to be protected.

"We have a great opportunity in this moment to be leaders in the protection of our natural world and with that, be at the forefront of change. The pioneers of change will be the ones that prosper the most," said Clark.

"The Green Party is a champion of the protection of our planet and through that protection, we will garner stronger economic stability for many years to come."

Clark said he wants to represent the interests of others and be active in important conversations.

Two other individuals have announced bids for a Green Party nominations on P.E.I. - Darcie Lanthier in the riding of Charlottetown and Anna Keenan in Malpeque.