Albertans only have until Friday to request referendum mail-in ballots
More than half a million people have already signed up to receive their 10 ballots for the Alberta referendum in the mail, ahead of the Oct. 19 vote.
Albertans have a limited window to request mail-in ballots for the upcoming referendum, with the deadline set for Friday, Sept. 25. Over half a million people have already signed up to receive their ballots in the mail ahead of the Oct. 19 vote. To obtain a mail-in ballot, Albertans must include a printed photocopy of their government-issued ID showing proof of residence in Alberta.
Special circumstances, such as living in supportive living or long-term care facilities, student housing, or residing on a First Nation or Métis Settlement, may require an attestation form. Despite the high demand, Elections Alberta moved up the deadline to meet the need for printing, sorting, and mailing out the ballots before the referendum.
The special ballots contain 10 government-initiated questions, with the final one asking if Albertans want to remain in Canada or proceed to a second referendum on leaving Confederation. The referendum aims to be a massive undertaking, requiring at least 60,000 workers to administer.
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