Elections Alberta Moves Up Deadline to Apply for Referendum Mail-in Ballots Due to High Demand
The original deadline was Oct. 9, but the electoral body has moved that up to Sept. 25, two weeks earlier than planned or advertised.
TL;DR
- Elections Alberta has moved up the deadline to request mail-in ballots for the upcoming referendum.
- The demand for mail-in ballots is higher than during the 2023 general election.
- The original deadline was October 9th, but it has been moved to September 25th.
- This change ensures voters can receive and return their special ballots by the legislated deadline of October 16th.
- Elections Alberta anticipates an 85 percent voter turnout, which would set a new provincial record.