The poll found 43 per cent of eligible voters say they would vote NDP, followed by the UCP at 35 per cent. Abacus’ previous poll in April had the two parties virtually tied.
of 885 eligible voters from May 9 to 12, the NDP gained seven points from the last survey done by Abacus before the election began.
In Edmonton, a typical NDP stronghold, the party is leading by 33 per cent , while the party is slightly ahead of the competition in Calgary — 42 per cent compared to 36 per cent for the UCP.Mount Royal University political science professor Duane Bratt said a portion of previously undecided voters are now backing the NDP.
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