Provincial Election Poll/Prediction Thread

[bizaro86]

Taking your kids might actually be a good idea, to get them involved in democracy, etc. Although the 2 year old is probably realistically not getting much out of it. Sets a good example, though.

[kermitology]

I'd like to see the results of our poll here in real life.. minority PC government.

[Senator Clay Davis]

I'm guessing taking a crying baby is the fastest way to get in and out of the polling station.

[Fire]

Originally Posted by Rerun

God I hope not. 4 more years of the CP party as the ruling elite would be unbearable. They don't deserve to win based on their past record of incompetence and mismanagement.

Agreed, it would be rewarding failure. I voted Wildrose, but I would vote Liberal before I would vote PCs.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

NDP is completely irrelevant outside of parts of Edmonton.

If the PCs remain in power, Dr. Leech is probably the guy you can thank for it.

In the NE here, the NDP hasn't even bothered to print signs with the candidate's names on them. They just have signs that say "NDP". I think that there's a chance that the NDP candidate gets less votes than the independant and the evergreen party here.

[Iowa_Flames_Fan]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

In the NE here, the NDP hasn't even bothered to print signs with the candidate's names on them. They just have signs that say "NDP". I think that there's a chance that the NDP candidate gets less votes than the independant and the evergreen party here.

I think the NDP is a non-factor in Calgary generally.

On the other hand, I drove through Kyle Fawcett's riding today, and was shocked to see that the NDP candidate (Marc Power) is winning the lawn-sign war there by a considerable margin. If anything, it looks like a four-way race, which if it comes to fruition will be... downright weird.

Of course, it may also just mean that counting lawn signs is approximately as accurate as reading tea-leaves. I just have nothing else to go on.

[prarieboy]

Just got back from voting. The ballot box was already stuffed full. I expect there will be a huge turnout for this election. It's about time.

[First Lady]

Originally Posted by Iowa_Flames_Fan

I think the NDP is a non-factor in Calgary generally.

On the other hand, I drove through Kyle Fawcett's riding today, and was shocked to see that the NDP candidate (Marc Power) is winning the lawn-sign war there by a considerable margin. If anything, it looks like a four-way race, which if it comes to fruition will be... downright weird.

Of course, it may also just mean that counting lawn signs is approximately as accurate as reading tea-leaves. I just have nothing else to go on.

Marc has been working very hard and for a longer time than the liberal candidate.

Plus the Liberal turned a few people off at the forum.

Jeremy Nixon has hit roughly 20,000 doors. Fawcett one week in had hit 1000, so one can guess he is up to 4000 now.

This will definitely be one to watch. It could end up being a race between WR & NDP.

[GP_Matt]

I was talking to our returning officer at the ballot and she told me that in 2008 we had 300 people cast a ballot in their station at the advance polls and this time there were 1700.

Grande Prairie has the distinction of both ridings in the bottom ten last time for voter turnout so hopefully that is a sign that things are improving.

[Jets4Life]

Originally Posted by GP_Matt

I was talking to our returning officer at the ballot and she told me that in 2008 we had 300 people cast a ballot in their station at the advance polls and this time there were 1700.

Grande Prairie has the distinction of both ridings in the bottom ten last time for voter turnout so hopefully that is a sign that things are improving.

I was pleasantly surprised, when I stayed in Grande Prairie for two weeks recently. I thought it would be similar to Fort McMurray. However, it is a nice city that I would consider living in.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Jets4Life

I was pleasantly surprised, when I stayed in Grande Prairie for two weeks recently. I thought it would be similar to Fort McMurray. However, it is a nice city that I would consider living in.

I was going to make a snide comment about dealing with a Grande Prairie winter, then realized you've been through Winnipeg winters. So, uh, nevermind.

[IntenseFan]

My prediction:

PC: 44
WRA: 36
NDP: 4
Liberal: 3

My reaction should it come true:

[_Q_]

My Prediction:

PC: 40
WRA: 37
NDP: 5
Liberal: 5

On another note, is it weird that I as well as several of my friends haven't been asked for ID at polling stations? I don't remember what normal practice is in previous elections, but has anyone else encountered this?

[IntenseFan]

^ I encountered that too.

I guess they simply trust you wouldn't steal the voter card you give to them off of someone's kitchen table.

[Jets4Life]

My prediction:

PC: 45
Wildrose: 37
NDP: 5
Liberal: 0

[_Q_]

Originally Posted by IntenseFan

^ I encountered that too.

I guess they simply trust you wouldn't steal the voter card you give to them off of someone's kitchen table.

Funny thing is, I didn't have the voter card with me. I just gave them my name and was given a ballot.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by _Q_

On another note, is it weird that I as well as several of my friends haven't been asked for ID at polling stations? I don't remember what normal practice is in previous elections, but has anyone else encountered this?

From the Elections Alberta website's FAQ (http://elections.ab.ca/Public%20Website/faq.htm):

What type of identification do I need to vote?

An elector whose name is on the List of Electors is not required to produce identification prior to voting.

In accordance with section 95(1)(a) of the Election Act, an elector whose name is not on the List of Electors may vote after producing government issued identification containing the elector’s photograph, current address and name. This includes an Operator’s (Driver’s) Licence or an Alberta Identification Card.

In addition, the Chief Electoral Officer has authorized a listing of appropriate identification, in accordance with section 95(1)(a)(ii) of the Election Act. An elector whose name is not on the List of Electors, and who is unable to produce government issued identification, must produce two pieces of identification from the list prior to voting. Both pieces of identification must establish the elector’s name. One piece must establish the elector’s current address. Click here to view the listing of Authorized Elector Identification.

If your name wasn't on the list, you should have required ID. If it was on the list, you should not have.

I just gave them my Drivers Licence when I walked in because it's easier than trying to spell out my name and have them hear me in an echoey elementary school gym.

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by _Q_

On another note, is it weird that I as well as several of my friends haven't been asked for ID at polling stations? I don't remember what normal practice is in previous elections, but has anyone else encountered this?

I wasn't asked either, which is very odd. Even if you're on the list, who is to say it's actually that person doing the voting?

[Senator Clay Davis]

It's cause we're honest Canadians, we'd never cheat in an election!

[Rerun]

Originally Posted by Fire

Agreed, it would be rewarding failure. I voted Wildrose, but I would vote Liberal before I would vote PCs.

So true. If there was no WR I too would have held my nose and voted Liberal.