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Calgary-North West MLA Sandra Jansen, who crossed the floor from the PCs to the NDP, said Monday she won’t run for re-election.

She’s among two MLAs from the NDP who made similar announcements on Monday, bringing to 10 the number of the party’s legislators across the province who’ve said they won’t seek another term.

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Infrastructure Minister Jansen said she made the decision after consulting with her family, even though she’s determined to help the government led by Rachel Notley prevail this spring.

“Now, more than ever we need to help Rachel finish the job. And I will be doing everything in my power to ensure that happens,” Jansen wrote in a statement to the party.

“But after much discussion with my family, I’ve decided not to seek re-election.

“Let me say, this is not an easy decision. But after many years in public life, it is the right decision for me and my family,” she added.

She said bolting from the PCs to the NDP in November 2016 “was one of the best decisions of my career.”