Alex Marland
Alex Marland is a professor at Acadia University and the Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership, known for his insights into electoral processes and political behavior, including skepticism about the impact of the Longest Ballot Committee's protest on election outcomes.
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Alex Marland is a political science professor at Acadia University who supports changes to election rules.
Elections Canada says write-in ballot for Alberta by-election ensures accessibility, integrity of vote
Canada· 2025-07-30
Alex Marland, a politics professor at Nova Scotia’s Acadia University, said the one-vote story may be used in the future as an example.
Liberals pick up another seat by a single vote after results of judicial recount in Montreal-area ridingCanada· 2025-05-12
Alex Marland is a political science professor who discussed the challenges of changing leadership in an unpopular party.
Trump’s trade war became unpredictable key to a Liberal winCanada· 2025-04-29
Acadia University professor Alex Marland said that if there is no significant increase, Canada might have a democratic participation problem on its hands.
Election-day turnout unlikely to break records, experts sayCanada· 2025-04-28
Alex Marland, a professor of politics at Nova Scotia’s Acadia University, said voters are paying attention because of a heightened sense of civic duty.
Federal party leaders ready final push to lock in votes as millions cast early ballotsCanada· 2025-04-21
Alex Marland believes the upcoming election could fundamentally alter the multi-party system in Canada.
Canada is heading toward an election outcome not witnessed in generationsCanada· 2025-04-19
Alex Marland suggests endorsements are more effective in raising general awareness about a candidate.
Celebrity support can bring attention, but may not deliver votes: election watchersCanada· 2025-04-18
Acadia University professor Alex Marland, who is the Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership, said he doubts the protest will make a major difference to the election result.
More than 70 independent candidates running in Poilievre’s riding as part of co-ordinated protestCanada· 2025-04-08
