Battleground ridings: What election races are expected to be close in Edmonton? – Edmonton [Video]

While Conservatives historically have enjoyed widespread support across much of Alberta, there are some urban ridings during this federal election where the race is not a foregone conclusion.

The Liberals are widely seen to be leading in the polls nationally, with the Conservatives in second place and the Bloc Québécois, NDP and Greens trailing behind.

But will that translate to more votes on the Prairies?

Global News spoke with Mount Royal University political scientist Duane Bratt in Calgary and Edmonton-based political analyst John Brennan for their take on the ridings to watch in Alberta’s capital city.

“There’s a handful of ridings that are in play in Edmonton. The difference between Edmonton and Calgary is some of those ridings are three-party races,” said Bratt, explaining while the federal NDP has low chances in Calgary, there are several ridings in Edmonton where their candidates are the incumbent or have a high profile …