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2026 By-election

The by-election in Calgary-Shaw has been called. Election Day is Monday, September 14, 2026.

Eligibility

To be eligible to vote, you must be:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • at least 18 years of age on Election Day
  • ordinarily resident in the electoral division of Calgary-Shaw

Use “Find My MLA” to determine if your residential address is located within this electoral division.

Register to Vote

You can register to vote at any time.  There are several benefits to registering ahead of an election. Registering in advance makes the voting process faster and easier, because you won’t have to register at the voting place.

  • If your registration is up-to-date, you’re ready to vote!
  • If your registration is out-of-date, (for example, if you have moved or changed your name since you previously registered), you will need to re-register.
  • If you have not registered before, you can register now.

Future voters (who are 16 or 17 years of age) may register in advance and will be added to the permanent Register of Electors automatically when they turn 18.

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Ways You Can Vote

There is a voting option available every day of the election period. Electors may choose from the following voting options:

  • Election Day: On Monday September 14, 2026 vote in person at your assigned voting location. All voting locations will be open from 9:00am to 8:00pm.
  • Advance Voting: From Tuesday, September 8, to Saturday, September 12, 2026 electors may vote at any advance voting location in their electoral division.
  • Vote by Mail: If you’re not able to vote in person, electors may apply for a Special Ballot.

Candidates

Nominations close at 2:00pm on August 27, 2026. As candidate nominations are accepted by the returning officer, they will be posted here.

Have a Question? Let us help.

Contact your local Returning Office or contact Elections Alberta.