Monday morning is set to mark the official start of Alberta’s provincial election, with premier and United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith poised to ask for the legislature to be dissolved and writs of election to be issued.
It’s anticipated to be one of the most competitive Alberta elections ever.
Recent polls done by Abacus Data and Leger show a statistical tie in support between the United Conservatives and Rachel Notley’s New Democrats ahead of voting day on May 29.
Candidates from about 10 parties are running in the province’s 87 ridings as they seek the 44 seats needed to form a majority government.
Seat projections from public opinion
