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Polls Show 70% of Albertans Back Staying, Referendum Near

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 2:06 PM UTC · How we work

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Alberta voters will decide on staying in the Oct. 19 referendum, with roughly 70% support.
Recent polls show 70-72% of Albertans favor remaining and 20-23% back separation.
NDP supporters (98%) want to stay, while 53% of UCP supporters favor separation.
Danielle Smith added a tenth question on May 21, centering the campaign on stay versus leave.
Ipsos VP Gregory Jack warned ‘yes’ turnout could raise votes if the ‘no’ side stays home.

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Story summary

Alberta voters will decide on staying in the Oct. 19 referendum, with roughly 70% support.
Recent polls show 70-72% of Albertans favor remaining and 20-23% back separation.
NDP supporters (98%) want to stay, while 53% of UCP supporters favor separation.
Danielle Smith added a tenth question on May 21, centering the campaign on stay versus leave.
Ipsos VP Gregory Jack warned ‘yes’ turnout could raise votes if the ‘no’ side stays home.