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The federal Conservatives' stranglehold on Alberta loosened in 2021. Can they regain their grip?

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Alberta has largely voted blue ever since the province was created.

Conservatives enjoyed upwards of 70 per cent of the vote share in many ridings across the province.

But cracks have developed in the province’s support for its favourite political party.

Political analysts say there isn’t a definitive answer for the drop, although it could be better understood in the context of the elections and shifting realities in Alberta .

Alberta voters are more likely to vote for progressive parties than Conservatives in 2021 .

Liberals are ahead of the Conservatives nationally by six percentage points, according to polls.

Conservatives' grip in rural ridings has loosened in rural areas and urban areas.

Liberal candidates say they are trying to appease moderates and those on the far-right.

Conservative candidate for Calgary Centre criticized for comments she said she was “in sync” with Trump ’s administration.

Abacus Data CEO David Coletto argues which election one is in depends on their age and where one finds information.

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