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An independent, non-partisan office of the Legislative Assembly.

Elections Alberta is an independent, non-partisan office of the Legislative Assembly responsible for administering the provincial Election Act. Our mission is to deliver effective non-partisan services that meet the electoral needs of Albertans. Our page serves as a resource for non-partisan information about the Provincial General Election and By-Elections as well as a forum for connecti

05/29/2026

Q: Will there be a mail-in ballot (special ballot) option in the upcoming provincial referendum?
A: Yes. Online requests for special ballots open July 20 and in-person requests open September 1. No reason is required to apply, and electors can avoid Election Day line ups.

05/15/2026

Q: Was fraud found or lower standards used to verify the Forever Canada petition than others?

A: No. Elections Alberta’s verification process is robust and standardized, applied consistently to all petitions unless there are indications of fraud found. Every sheet and signature are validated. The process was described in detail to Committee on May 11.

Any suggestions to the contrary are disinformation.

05/12/2026

Q: Has Elections Alberta ever NOT used paper ballots?
A: No, paper ballots have always been used for voting, even with tabulators.
Every election in Alberta's history has used paper ballots and been retained and available in case of a recount. Tabulators count votes by reading the paper ballot and records the elector's choice.

05/04/2026

NEWS RELEASE – The signature collection period for A Referendum Relating to Alberta Independence initiative petition has ended, and the petition was received by Elections Alberta.

Read more: https://ow.ly/QfrA50YF2b7

05/01/2026

NEWS RELEASE – Message to Albertans re: Unauthorized Use of List of Electors.

Read more: https://ow.ly/goxr50YTEqm

04/30/2026

NEWS RELEASE – UPDATE: Unauthorized Use of List of Electors. Elections Alberta takes actions to protect information.

Read more: https://ow.ly/uyQg50YSZ6z

04/30/2026

NEWS RELEASE – Alleged Inappropriate Distribution of List of Electors. No breach of Elections Alberta databases or systems.

Read more: https://ow.ly/jCyq50YSsKy

04/29/2026

Hello, Alberta! The latest amendments to provincial electoral legislation are in force.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/IrSb50YRePn

04/23/2026

Now Hiring!🌟
Elections Alberta is seeking a Social Media and Communications Consultant to join our team.

Visit elections.ab.ca/jobs to learn more about this permanent, full-time position in Edmonton and apply today!

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100 11510 Kingsway NW
Edmonton, AB
T5G2Y5

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:15am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8:15am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm