An updated new poll says Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley is now leading against UCP leader Danielle Smith by 5% across the province..On Monday, the new poll was provided to the Western Standard by Sovereign North Strategies.."The results of this survey indicate that the NDP is trending upward now holding a 5% lead," Sovereign North Strategies said.. Sovereign North Strategies pollSovereign North Strategies poll ."The NDP lead in Calgary (by 3%) has remained steady, but they have made gains in Edmonton (30%).". Sovereign North Strategies pollSovereign North Strategies poll .Sovereign North Strategies said the UCP led in Northern Alberta by 6% support over the Alberta NDP..In central Alberta the UCP is up 27% over the NDP and in southern Alberta up 16%.."When asked which party leader they would prefer to see as premier following the election, Rachel Notley 53% now leads Daniel Smith (47%) by 6%, rising from 2% in the previous sample," Sovereign North Strategies said.."When asked if they have a favourable or unfavourable opinion of the party leaders, Notley has a net favourability of plus 7% (51% to 44%.) While Danielle Smith has a net negative favourability of -16% (39% to 55% ). Sovereign North Strategies pollSovereign North Strategies poll .Sovereign North Strategies said Notley continues to have a net positive favourability in Calgary, Edmonton and Northern Alberta.."Danielle Smith has a net positive favourability in central Alberta," Sovereign North Strategies said..The survey was conducted from May 8 to 13. It surveyed 2,909 people in Alberta with a margin of error of +/- 1.8% 19 times out of 20.
