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Alberta referendum results
Alberta voters reject separatism but face political turmoil ahead.
In brief
Alberta voters reject separatism but face political turmoil ahead. Alberta rejected separatism in a referendum but Premier Danielle Smith faces internal party divisions and potential leadership challenges. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Referendum results
Alberta voters rejected separatism by roughly three to one in a referendum.
Premier Danielle Smith's position
Premier Danielle Smith secured a slim-to-moderate victory on nine of ten referendum questions.
Separatist supporters
Separatist supporters predicted at least 30 per cent support but lost the referendum.
Rancher Tim Hoven's view
Rancher Tim Hoven questioned whether separatism needed its own political party.
“The right leader will show up at the right time to show us over the finish line.”
UCP convention threat
Separatists form a slim majority in the UCP and may force a leadership challenge or party split.
NDP's call for election
NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi urged Premier Smith to hold an election before October 2025.
The takeaway
Alberta rejected separatism in a referendum but Premier Danielle Smith faces internal party divisions and potential leadership challenges.
