Braid: Separatism crashes on byelection night; Nenshi tops Notley vote in big Edmonton win
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He thought the separatists would take at least 20 per cent of the vote. There was a lot of noisy enthusiasm at Republican events.
In 1982, separatist Gordon Kesler won a byelection in the the riding with 42 per cent of the vote.
If there was ever a setup for a strong separatist showing, Monday's vote was was it.
Republican Leader Cameron Davies won 17 per cent.
Even in bedrock Alberta people aren't much interested in a party with the same name as Donald Trump's.
And yet, 17 per cent separatist support, province-wide, could still split the UCP vote and bring the NDP back to power in the 2027 election.
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