Elections Alberta addresses concerns about voter registration misinformation
Elections Alberta says its monitoring 'several streams' of misinformation that have been increasing as the Oct. 19 referendum vote draws near.
Elections Alberta is addressing concerns over misinformation surrounding the upcoming Oct. 19 referendum vote. Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure reassured Albertans that their information in Voterlink is safe and secure, and no voter registrations have been removed without consent. Those who voted in previous provincial elections and haven't moved or changed their name are likely registered to vote.
Online posts have claimed some Albertans believe they have been "de-registered," referencing a leak of voter information earlier this year. However, Elections Alberta confirms Voterlink, the online voter registration tool, is functioning properly. Electors can use it for registration, viewing registration status, and updating information if they've moved or changed their name.
No one can remove or delete a voter registration through the tool. If users experience issues, Elections Alberta provides guidance on common problems and encourages contacting them at 780-427-7191. The agency expects misinformation and disinformation campaigns to rise ahead of the referendum and has run awareness campaigns to help voters identify false information, which often misrepresents technology use, voting processes, and election staff integrity.
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