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About this Alberta poll from Abacus Data


This Alberta poll was fielded by Abacus Data in February 2026, with a middle field date of February 23, 2026. The poll collected data from a total sample of n=1,000 Alberta respondents via an online panel.

The margin of error [moe] for this poll is estimated at ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20 (for entire sample only) around the 50%-mark.

If we compare these national numbers with the previous poll from Abacus Data (May 2025), the United Conservative loses nine points from 58% to 49%, the Alberta NDP climbs four points from 32% to 36%, and the AB Liberal Party climbs ten points from -1% to 9%.

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Alberta 49% ▼9 UCP 36% ▲4 NDP 9% ▲9 LIB 2% ▲2 GPA 2% ▲2 PTPA Abacus Data Alberta poll | 2026-02-23 338Canada.com


Breakdown by region

Calgary 46% ▲46 UCP 38% ▲38 NDP Abacus Data Alberta poll | 2026-02-23 338Canada.com
Edmonton 44% ▲44 NDP 38% ▲38 UCP Abacus Data Alberta poll | 2026-02-23 338Canada.com
Rest of AB 60% ▲60 UCP 27% ▲27 NDP Abacus Data Alberta poll | 2026-02-23 338Canada.com


Breakdown by gender

Female voters 45% UCP 37% NDP Abacus Data Alberta poll | 2026-02-23 338Canada.com
Male voters 52% UCP 34% NDP Abacus Data Alberta poll | 2026-02-23 338Canada.com


Breakdown by age group

18-29 years old 35% NDP 34% UCP Abacus Data Alberta poll | 2026-02-23 338Canada.com
30-44 years old 47% UCP 34% NDP Abacus Data Alberta poll | 2026-02-23 338Canada.com

45-59 years old 55% UCP 36% NDP Abacus Data Alberta poll | 2026-02-23 338Canada.com
60+ years old 54% UCP 36% NDP Abacus Data Alberta poll | 2026-02-23 338Canada.com



Government approval 45% Disapprove 35% Approve 20% Neutral/Unsure Abacus Data Alberta poll | 2026-02-23 338Canada.com
Abacus Data Government approval tracker 35% 45%2026-02-23 42% 39%2024-06-27 32% 38%2024-03-18 ◻︎Approve ◻︎Neutral/Unsure ◻︎Disapprove


Impression / favourability of Danielle Smith 46% Negative / unfavourable 38% Positive / favourable 16% Neutral / Unsure Abacus Data Alberta poll | 2026-02-23 338Canada.com
Impression / favourability tracker, Danielle Smith 38% 46%2026-02-23 41% 39%2024-06-27 38% 40%2024-03-18 ◻︎Positive/favourable ◻︎Neutral/Unsure ◻︎Negative/unfavourable

Impression / favourability of Naheed Nenshi 39% Negative / unfavourable 31% Positive / favourable 30% Neutral / Unsure Abacus Data Alberta poll | 2026-02-23 338Canada.com
Impression / favourability tracker, Naheed Nenshi 31% 39%2026-02-23 32% 32%2024-06-27 ◻︎Positive/favourable ◻︎Neutral/Unsure ◻︎Negative/unfavourable


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