Combatting threats to Election Integrity

Who is responsible for upholding integrity in Alberta’s elections?

The truth is, we all are.

Political parties, candidates, proponents, political participants, the media, and voters all have a role in maintaining the integrity of Alberta’s elections.

While Elections Alberta employs extensive processes to keep our elections secure, everyone who votes has responsibilities that help safeguard Alberta’s elections.

Voters
Voters can help safeguard Alberta’s elections by:

• Educating themselves about the legislation and rules by reading this and other websites, reading the voter information guides sent to them by Elections Alberta, and reading their Where to Vote cards.
• Participating in voting is the surest way to ensure your right to vote is protected.
• Ensuring they follow the rules when they vote by having the appropriate ID required, going to the correct voting location, completing declarations if they need to, and completing their ballots. Following the rules in a voting location is important to the safe and orderly conduct of an election.
• Participating as an election officer in elections.
• Know what is a fact and what is a myth. Learn more in Election Facts and False Statements.
• Understanding how to spot and not spread misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. Learn more in Misinformation and Disinformation.

Political Participants
Political parties, candidates, constituency associations, Members of the Legislative Assembly and third party advertisers all play a major role and must follow rules for participating in our democratic processes.

Learn more about the roles and responsibilities of:

• Political parties
• Candidates
• Senate candidates
• Constituency associations
• Prospective candidate associations
• Leadership contestants
• Third party advertisers