{
  "id": 9764672,
  "title": "Application period for mail-in Alberta referendum ballots ending, 673K requested",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/application-period-for-mail-in-alberta-referendum-ballots-ending-673k",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T12:36:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
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    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12072855/when-is-alberta-referendum-mail-in-ballot-deadline/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Application period for mail-in ballots ends Friday",
    "673,000 requests received, a record",
    "Referendum includes 10 questions on Alberta's future"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Application period for mail-in Alberta referendum ballots ends today, 673K requested",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/application-period-for-mail-in-alberta-referendum-ballots-ends-today",
        "published": "2026-09-25T08:00:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Application period for mail-in Alberta referendum ballots ending, 673K requested",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/application-period-for-mail-in-alberta-referendum-ballots-ending-673k-9770287",
        "published": "2026-09-25T12:36:52.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}