Citizen Initiative Application Approved, Notice of Initiative Petition Issued
June 30, 2025
EDMONTON – Today, Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, issued a Notice of Initiative Petition. This confirms a Citizen Initiative application has been received and the Chief Electoral Officer has determined the requirements of section 2(3) of the Citizen Initiative Act have been met. Approved Initiative Petition Information The approved citizen initiative application is for a policy proposal with the following proposed question: Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada? The Notice of…
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Election Day Voting Places Open for Provincial By-elections
June 23, 2025
EDMONTON – Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, confirms voting places for the Edmonton-Ellerslie, Edmonton-Strathcona, and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills by-elections are now open and will remain open until 8 p.m. Voter Eligibility Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years of age or older on Election Day are eligible to vote if they are an ordinary resident of Edmonton-Ellerslie, Edmonton-Strathcona, or Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills. If you are uncertain if you reside in one of these electoral divisions,…
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Advance Voting is now open for the Alberta By-elections
June 17, 2025
EDMONTON – Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, confirms advance voting locations in Edmonton-Ellerslie, Edmonton-Strathcona, and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills are now open. Advance voting locations are available from Tuesday, June 17, to Saturday, June 21. Advance Voting Locations Edmonton-Ellerslie (ED 31) Location Tuesday, June 17 Wednesday, June 18 Thursday, June 19 Friday, June 20 Saturday, June 21 Ellerslie Curling Club 530 71 St SW, Edmonton 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00…
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Writs Have Been Issued for Three Alberta Provincial By-elections
May 26, 2025
EDMONTON – Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, confirms writs were issued today to administer by-elections in Electoral Division 31 – Edmonton-Ellerslie, Electoral Division 44 – Edmonton-Strathcona, and Electoral Division 76 – Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills to elect members to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has the authority, under sections 9(1) and 47(1) of the Election Act to appoint Returning Officers and Election Clerks. These officers play a vital role in the…
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Official Results for Lethbridge-West By-Election
December 28, 2024
EDMONTON – Elections Alberta has announced the Official Results for the Lethbridge-West by-election held on December 18, 2024. The successful candidate is Rob Miyashiro, representing the Alberta New Democratic Party. Official Results are available on the Elections Alberta website, elections.ab.ca, under “Election Results” or by visiting officialresults.elections.ab.ca. Results include information on the number of ballots cast, number of electors on the List of Electors including new registrations, and voting area results for each candidate. The…
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Election Day Voting Places Open for Provincial By-Election in Lethbridge-West
December 18, 2024
EDMONTON – Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, confirms voting places for the Lethbridge-West by-election are now open and will remain open until 8:00pm. Voter Eligibility Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years of age or older on Election Day are eligible to vote if they are an ordinary resident of Lethbridge-West. If you are uncertain if you reside in Lethbridge-West, check “Where Do I Vote” on the Elections Alberta website to determine if…
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Advance Voter Turnout for the Lethbridge-West By-Election
December 16, 2024
EDMONTON – Preliminary voter turnout figures are now available for the advance vote held Tuesday, December 10, through Saturday, December 14, for the Lethbridge-West by-election. The following table provides advance voter turnout for the by-election, as well as the comparative numbers from the 2023 Provincial General Election. Advance Vote Turnout 2024 By-Election 2023 Provincial General Election Number of Eligible Electors Includes those on the List of Electors and new registrations 37,096 36,642 Number of Advance…
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Advance Voting is now open for the Lethbridge-West By-Election
December 10, 2024
EDMONTON – Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, confirms advance voting locations in Lethbridge-West are now open. Advance voting locations are available from Tuesday, December 10, to Saturday, December 14. Advance Voting Locations Location Tuesday, Dec 10 Wednesday, Dec 11 Thursday, Dec 12 Friday, Dec 13 Saturday, Dec 14 Melcor Centre (Upper Level SE) 236, 200 4 Ave S 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00…
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Elections Alberta Releases 2023-2024 Annual Report
December 02, 2024
EDMONTON – Today, the Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, together with former Acting Chief Electoral Officer, LaRae Petrowsky, released the 2023-2024 Annual Report, pursuant to section 4(2) of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act and section 4(7) of the Election Act. The report highlights: Key activities and strategic performance, including progress reporting on strategic objectives; 2023-2024 financial reporting, statements, and returns filed by registered political participants; Complaints and investigations conducted under the authority of the…
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Lethbridge-West By-Election Canada Post Disruption Mitigation
November 26, 2024
Note: Release updated November 27, 2024, to revise dates listed in first bullet. EDMONTON – Elections Alberta takes its responsibilities to the Alberta electoral system and its electors very seriously, including our mandate to share necessary information and encourage participation throughout the democratic process. We remain in a state of readiness, prepared to conduct electoral events, at all times. Due to the Canada Post strike, Where to Vote cards cannot be mailed to electors in…
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