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Alberta, Canada

DS

Public Perception Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of Danielle Smith's public perception across demographics and regions

Updated: February 2026
46%
Approval
53%
Disapproval
91.5%
Party Support
91.5%

Leadership Review

5th

National Rank

Approval Trend (2024-2026)

May 2024
52%
June 2024
50%
-2%
August 2024
48%
-2%
September 2024
48%
0%
February 2025
49%
March 2025
41%
-8%
June 2025
51%
+10%
September 2025
46%
-5%
December 2025
44%
0%
January 2026
50%
+4%

Vote Intention

October 2025
Leger
UCP 44%
NDP 39%
OTH 17%
January 2026
Leger
UCP 50%
NDP 37%
OTH 13%
January 2026
Liaison Strategies
UCP 44%
NDP 44%
OTH 12%

Polling Sources

Angus Reid Institute

December 2025

44%

Approve

53%

Disapprove

Angus Reid Institute

September 2025

46%

Approve

44%

Disapprove

Angus Reid Institute

June 2025

51%

Approve

42%

Disapprove

Angus Reid Institute

March 2025

41%

Approve

52%

Disapprove

Leger

January 2026

50%

Approve

41%

Disapprove

Leger

October 2025

44%

Approve

Trend Forecast

Base Case
55%

Stable polling with gradual UCP recovery

Positive Breakthrough
20%

Pipeline deal and economic wins

Negative Escalation
25%

Scandal or separation controversy

Classification: OFFICIAL
|Data: Angus Reid, Leger, Liaison Strategies|Confidence: High