28 March 2019 (Ottawa, ON) – The PEI Green Party are in pole position as the Prince Edward Island election begins.

Those are the findings from Mainstreet Research’s latest UltraPoll, a conglomeration of ten provincial polls. The poll surveyed 691 Prince Edward Islanders between March 23rd and 24th. The poll has a margin of error of +/- 3.73% and is accurate 19 times out of 20.

“The PEI Greens and Peter Bevan-Baker have a real chance of forming the first Green government in Canadian history,” said Quito Maggi, President and CEO of Mainstreet Research. “The campaign will almost have more twists and turns as it draws on, but this election certainly looks to be exciting as it begins.”

Among decided and leaning voters, the Greens led by Peter Bevan-Baker have 35.9% (+5.1% since January), while the governing Liberals led by Wade MacLauchlan have 31.6% support (-4.3%). The Progressive Conservatives with new leader Dennis King remain in third with 27.5% (-2.1%). The NDP with Joe Byrne at the helm have 3.7% (-1%).

The Greens and PCs are virtually tied among men, while the Greens have a narrow lead among women.

Among the age groups, the Greens have taken the lead in all age groups except voters aged 65 and older, where the Liberals have the edge.

In terms of regional breakouts, the Greens lead the Liberals by just under thirteen points in Charlottetown, and the Greens and Liberals are virtually tied in the rest of the province.

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