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Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis
So seeing as this might be a really tight election, what happens if (God forbid) there is a tie tonight? Who becomes premier? Is it Redford by default?
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There is also the potential for a constitutional crisis out of this as well. If, suppose, Wildrose wins a minority government but is quickly brought down by the other three on a confidence matter, Smith would almost certainly ask the LG to disolve the legislature and call a new election. If the LG refuses that request and instead asks Redford to form government (or vice versa), then you would effectively have the Queen's representative putting themselves over Alberta's elected leader.
Much like the failed coalition bid federally, the LG would have to tread carefully if party power grabs come at the expense of the public.