Senate and Referendum Vote to be held on October 18, 2021

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Senate Election and Referendum Vote

Who Can Vote?
Find out if you are eligible to vote for the senate election and referendum vote.
Where Do I Vote?
As the senate and referendum votes are being held with local elections, look up your local jurisdiction to find specific voting information for your area.
Referendum Questions
There will be two questions asked of Albertans this fall, one on equalization and another on daylight saving time. Learn more about these topics here.
Senate Candidates
Learn who has been nominated and will appear on the ballot, as well as who is registered to raise and spend money for their campaign.
Returning Office Contact Info
Do you have questions or wish to speak to the returning officer for your area? - You can look up their contact information here.
Results
Learn about the count process and how results will be released after election. Results for both the senate election and referendum vote will be available here.

Run as a Senate Candidate
Learn if you are eligible to run as a senate candidate and the steps to follow to get your name on the ballot.
Third Party Advertisers
Find out about becoming a third-party advertiser for the senate election or referendum vote, and access all related forms, guides, and resources.
Weekly Contribution Reports
Review the contributions made to senate and referendum third party advertisers, as reported weekly.
Advertising Guidelines
If you want to sponsor a political advertisement, click here to learn the requirements you must meet and what qualifies as an advertisement.
Expense Limits
Find out more about the specific limits that apply to the senate and referendum vote regarding expenses, goods, and services.
Contribution Rules
Learn about political contributions, including who can donate, contribution limits, and eligibility for tax credits.

Returning Officer Handbook
Learn how to conduct the senate election and referendum vote in conjunction with a local authorities election.
Forms
Access, download, and print forms, posters, and voting instructions for the senate and referendum votes.
Online Training
Access the learning modules and all related resources from the senate and referendum information sessions here.

News Releases
The media plays an important role in distributing information to electors about elections. View all media-related information here.