# Alberta separatists fail in independence vote

> Alberta's independence referendum ends with 76% voting to stay in Canada.
- Title: Alberta separatists fail in independence vote · Nationalpost
- Summary: Alberta's independence referendum ends with 76% voting to stay in Canada. Alberta separatists failed to gain majority support for secession after a…
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## Alberta independence referendum results
Alberta's independence referendum showed 76% voting to remain in Canada and 24% supporting secession.

> Both sides
## Separatists' claim of victory
Separatists claimed victory with 24% support for secession despite low turnout.

> Almost one-quarter of us voted for separation
## Separatists' strategy
Separatists argued Option 2 was the right way to vote for more serious treatment within Canada.

> the right way to vote if you just wanted Alberta to be taken more seriously within Confederation
## Reality of results
The results show most Albertans do not want further secession negotiations or a binding vote.

> an overwhelming majority of Albertans do not want any further entertainment of secession by their government
## Separatists' next move
Separatists plan to pursue more electoral strategies despite low support for secession.

> An obviously excellent base for more separatist intrigue and electoral struggle
## Key takeaway

Alberta separatists failed to gain majority support for secession after a referendum showed 76% of voters chose to remain in Canada.