WILDROSE LEADS BUT NDP GAINS

April 24th, 2015. A new Mainstreet Technologies poll of 4,295 Albertans finds the Wildrose Party still in the lead after a strong NDP debate performance. The poll has a margin of error of +/- 1.49%, 19/20. It is the largest poll of the Alberta Election.

Among those who watched the debate the NDP leads. "It will take some time for the debate to resonate among those who didnt watch it live" said Quito Maggi, president of Mainstreet Technologies. Albertans will talk to their friends, neighbours and family and their impressions will matter, right now that bodes well for Rachel Notley.

"Brian Jean and the Wildrose party have held onto a sizable chunk of their base, they are still performing well outside the cities though they no longer lead in Calgary. While the Prentice PCs have gained among some demographics they are still in third place."

This race will be very interesting to watch in the days ahead as we see how the debate shifts numbers around. One side-eect was that placing David Swann on equal footing as the other leaders has seen an uptick in Liberal support.

Highlights:- Wildrose leads outside Edmonton and Calgary- The NDP continue to dominate Edmonton- The PCs are back in the lead in Calgary- Liberal support is up 3%

-30- For more information or further comment:David Valentin, (613) 698-5524 - david@mainstreettechnologies.ca Available for interview from Toronto:Quito Maggi, quito@mainstreettechnologies.ca MethodologyThe poll surveyed a random sample of Alberta residents by Interactive Voice Response (IVR) on April 23rd, 2015. All Mainstreet polls include cell phone samples unless otherwise stated. About Mainstreet TechnologiesMainstreet Technologies is an emerging national public research firm. With 20 years of political experience at all three levels of government, President and CEO Quito Maggi is a respected commentator on Canadian public aairs.

Dierentiated by its large sample sizes, Mainstreet has provided accurate snapshots of public opinion, having predicted a majority PC government in Alberta, a majority Liberal government in British Columbia, and a majority Liberal government in Ontario. Most recently, Mainstreet was the most accurate pollster of Novembers Toronto mayoral election and Februarys by-election in Sudbury.

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