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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda
I don't understand, how do we get back-to-back progressive minority mayors in Calgary but the city keeps voting UCP provincially? Are there large chunks of voters that simply don't vote in anything other than local races?
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A few reasons. First, people like services and local politics are where progressive types (and Nenshi and Gyondak are pretty mild progressives) can offer those most directly.
Second, in the last election there was a big vote split on the right.
Third, there can be a little gerrymandering in constructing ridings for MLas where mayor is just popular vote. It strikes me that left side support in Calgary is probably highest in high density ridings and the UCP takes advantage of clear sailing in less populated ridings.