Smith-led UCP in a statistical tie with NDP as other parties fall away: new poll ableg abpoli UCP NDP yyc
, which was conducted from Nov. 28 to Dec. 3 and surveyed 591 Alberta adults. It found 48 per cent of leaning and decided voters plan to cast their ballot for new Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP, with 44 per cent intending to vote for Rachel Notley’s NDP — a statistical tie.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
In Calgary, the NDP led with 51 per cent support, compared to 40 per cent for the UCP. In Edmonton and Northern Alberta, the NDP had 50 per cent vote intent to the UCP’s 43 per cent.Article content That’s demonstrated in the differing priorities which each party’s supporters identified as top issues in the poll. While both NDP and UCP supporters identify cost of living and inflation as a key issue, the similarities between the groups end there. Those planning to vote UCP tag jobs and the economy, energy policy and government spending as top issues facing Alberta, while those who support the NDP cite health care, education and the environment.
The poll also asked respondents to evaluate some early policy decisions made by Smith during her first two months as UCP leader.
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