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Albertans go to the polls in late May, but the campaign is already in full swing.
Danielle Smith’s UCP and Rachel Notley’s NDP are jockeying for position in what polls are showing is going to be an extremely tight race for control of the legislature.
Edmonton Journal legislature reporters Matthew Black and Lisa Johnson join the show to break down key issues of the campaign, which ridings could be close, and why the battle will largely be fought over Calgary.
Background reading: UCP and NDP both pledge personal income tax freeze
Smith defends taxpayer dollars for Calgary arena infrastructure as NDP calls for transparency
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