Application period for mail-in Alberta referendum ballots ending, 673K requested
Elections Alberta says it will stop accepting applications as of midnight and that mail-in ballots must be returned by Oct. 16 at 5 p.m.
Albertans have until midnight on Friday to apply for mail-in ballots to participate in Alberta's referendum, which will be held on October 19. Elections Alberta has received a record 673,000 requests for mail-in ballots, a significant jump from the 60,000 requests received during the province's 2023 general election. The deadline for returning mail-in ballots is October 16 by 5 p.m. The referendum will include 10 questions put forward by Premier Danielle Smith's government, such as whether Alberta should remain a part of Canada or hold a binding vote to leave Confederation.
In-person voting will begin on October 13 at advance polling stations, which will remain open until October 17.
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