# Alberta referendum results

> Alberta voters reject separatism but face political turmoil ahead.
- Title: Alberta referendum results · Nationalpost | Shortify
- Summary: Alberta voters reject separatism but face political turmoil ahead. Alberta rejected separatism in a referendum but Premier Danielle Smith faces internal…
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/opinion/albertas-political-drama-is-far-from-over
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Alberta rejected separatism in a referendum but Premier Danielle Smith faces internal party divisions and potential leadership challenges.