According to a ThinkHQ poll, over half of Albertans surveyed strongly believe the PCs have been in power for too long and it’s time for a change.
ThinkHQ surveyed more than 1800 people online between April 2nd and 6th.
Respondents were given a list of statements about the upcoming election and were asked to rate them.
When asked if 43 years in power is too long, it’s time for change in Alberta:
- 51 percent strongly agreed
- 18 percent somewhat agreed
- 12 percent somewhat disagreed
- 8 percent strongly disagreed
- The rest were unsure
When asked if Alberta needs to have a strong opposition to keep the government honest:
- 60 percent strongly agreed
- 27 percent somewhat agreed
- 5 percent somewhat disagreed
- 1 percent strongly disagreed
- The rest were unsure
When asked if they were happy about the Wildrose MLA’s crossing the floor to the PCs:
- 54 percent strongly agreed
- 17 percent somewhat agreed
- 9 percent somewhat disagreed
- 6 percent strongly disagreed
- The rest were unsure
Respondents were also asked whether they think any of the opposition parties have what it takes to run the province:
- 17 percent strongly agreed
- 25 percent somewhat agreed
- 20 percent somewhat disagreed
- 23 percent strongly disagreed
- The rest were unsure
(Total Alberta Interviews unweighted = 1835 with a Margin of Error +/-2.3 percent)
To view the entire ThinkHQ poll, scroll the document below.