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About this Alberta poll from Research Co.


This Alberta poll was fielded by Research Co. in August 2026, with a middle field date of August 25, 2026. The poll collected data from a total sample of n=750 Alberta respondents via an online panel.

The margin of error [moe] for this poll is estimated at ±3.6%, 19 times out of 20 (for entire sample only) around the 50%-mark.

If we compare these national numbers with the previous poll from Research Co. (May 2023), the United Conservative loses four points from 50% to 46%, the Alberta NDP loses three points from 46% to 43% (variation similar to moe), and the Progressive Tory Party climbs six points from -1% to 5%.

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Alberta 46% ▼4 UCP 43% ▼3 NDP 5% ▲5 PTPA 2% ▲2 REP 2% ▲2 WIP Research Co. Alberta poll | 2026-08-25 338Canada.com
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Breakdown by region

Calgary 46% UCP 44% NDP 4% PTPA 2% REP 2% WIP Research Co. Alberta poll | 2026-08-25 338Canada.com
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Edmonton 46% NDP 43% UCP 4% PTPA 2% REP Research Co. Alberta poll | 2026-08-25 338Canada.com
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Rest of AB 79% UCP 39% NDP 6% PTPA 2% REP 2% WIP Research Co. Alberta poll | 2026-08-25 338Canada.com
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Breakdown by gender

Female voters 47% NDP 45% UCP 3% PTPA 2% REP 1% WIP Research Co. Alberta poll | 2026-08-25 338Canada.com
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Male voters 48% UCP 38% NDP 7% PTPA 2% REP 2% WIP Research Co. Alberta poll | 2026-08-25 338Canada.com
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Breakdown by age group

18-34 years old 57% NDP 31% UCP 5% REP 4% PTPA 3% WIP Research Co. Alberta poll | 2026-08-25 338Canada.com
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35-54 years old 53% UCP 36% NDP 6% PTPA 1% REP 1% WIP Research Co. Alberta poll | 2026-08-25 338Canada.com
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55+ years old 52% UCP 39% NDP 4% PTPA 2% WIP Research Co. Alberta poll | 2026-08-25 338Canada.com
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Preferred Premier 37% Smith 33% Nenshi 4% Guthrie 2% Hinman Research Co. Alberta poll | 2026-08-25 338Canada.com
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Research Co. Preferred Premier tracker 37% 33%2026-08-25 ◻︎-1 ◻︎Smith ◻︎Nenshi ◻︎Guthrie ◻︎-1 ◻︎Hinman 
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Impression / favourability of Danielle Smith 51% Negative / unfavourable 43% Positive / favourable 6% Neutral / Unsure Research Co. Alberta poll | 2026-08-25 338Canada.com
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Impression / favourability tracker, Danielle Smith 43% 51%2026-08-25 ◻︎Positive/favourable ◻︎Neutral/Unsure ◻︎Negative/unfavourable
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Impression / favourability of Naheed Nenshi 49% Positive / favourable 42% Negative / unfavourable 9% Neutral / Unsure Research Co. Alberta poll | 2026-08-25 338Canada.com
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Impression / favourability tracker, Naheed Nenshi 49% 42%2026-08-25 ◻︎Positive/favourable ◻︎Neutral/Unsure ◻︎Negative/unfavourable
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Impression / favourability of Peter Guthrie 41% Neutral / Unsure 36% Negative / unfavourable 23% Positive / favourable Research Co. Alberta poll | 2026-08-25 338Canada.com
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Impression / favourability tracker, Peter Guthrie 23% 36%2026-08-25 ◻︎Positive/favourable ◻︎Neutral/Unsure ◻︎Negative/unfavourable
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Impression / favourability of Paul Hinman 44% Neutral / Unsure 38% Negative / unfavourable 18% Positive / favourable Research Co. Alberta poll | 2026-08-25 338Canada.com
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Impression / favourability tracker, Paul Hinman 18% 38%2026-08-25 ◻︎Positive/favourable ◻︎Neutral/Unsure ◻︎Negative/unfavourable
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Impression / favourability of Cameron Davies 42% Neutral / Unsure 40% Negative / unfavourable 18% Positive / favourable Research Co. Alberta poll | 2026-08-25 338Canada.com
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Impression / favourability tracker, Cameron Davies 18% 40%2026-08-25 ◻︎Positive/favourable ◻︎Neutral/Unsure ◻︎Negative/unfavourable
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