History could be made in Calgary Centre
Posted Nov 26, 2012 7:29 am.
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It’s report card day for the Federal government in three ridings, including Calgary Centre.
Thousands of downtown residents will be heading to the polls to elect a replacement for outgoing politician Lee Richardson.
The long-time politician stepped down earlier this year due to professional and medical reasons.
A Forum Research poll, of 376 randomly selected residents, shows support for the Conservatives at 32%, Liberals at 30%, the Green Party 23% and NDP 12%.
Mount Royal Political Scientist Keith Brownsey tells 660News there seems to be some question as to who will win.
“The Conservative candidate Joan Crockatt appears to be in a bit of trouble and it’s not certain that she’ll lose but she won’t win with the standard, overwhelming Conservative majority that we’re so used to here,” he says.
Brownsey adds it’s unclear as to whether recent gaffes from Liberals Justin Trudeau and David McGuinty will play a role in the race.
“I believe if the Opposition voters could focus on one candidate, Joan Crockatt could be easily defeated,” he adds.
Grit MP Carolyn Bennett says they’ll be working on their ground game in a bid to paint the cored red.
Given their recent wins in Québec, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair says he doesn’t put much stock in the polls.
In a stop in Calgary, Mulcair told reporters the New Democrats plan to fight for the downtown riding despite running a distant fourth.
The ridings in Victoria, B.C. and Durham, Ontario are expected to go to the incumbent parties, the NDP and Conservatives respectively.
Voters will begin to cast ballots at 7:30 am and polls will be open for 12 hours.
Elections Canada says you must bring your voter card with you or proof of your identity and home address.
For more information on where to vote click here.
660News, your by-election station, will have complete coverage and a break-down of the race after the polls are closed.
