October 19 is Referendum Election Day
GET OUT AND VOTE!
Main site: https://www.elections.ab.ca/
Special Mail in ballot: https://www.elections.ab.ca/request-a-special-ballot/
Where to Vote Tool: https://map.elections.ab.ca/ (Advanced and Voting Day)
Read the Questions: https://www.elections.ab.ca/elections/referendum/
ID Required: https://www.elections.ab.ca/voters/id-required-to-vote/
- Provide one piece of Government-issued photo ID, including your full name, current address, and photo. Your licence with current address works great.
- Provide two pieces of ID, both containing your full name, and with one showing your current physical address. See link above for details on accepted ID.
- Have an authorized signatory complete an attestation form. See Link above for details.
Critical Dates and Times To Know
Special Mail in ballot: Request a special ballot by Sept 25, Mail by Oct 9th to ensure it arrives by Oct 15th to be counted (See Press Release). Tracking provided to know if it’s been processed.
Advanced Polls Tuesday Oct 13 to Saturday October 17th 9am to 8pm
Voting Day Monday October 19th 9am to 8pm
Buddy up/Make it a date for the Advanced Polls or On Voting Day Oct19th :
Take a friend and vote in the Advanced Poll, Tuesday to Saturday, October 13 – October 17, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm or On Oct 19th at Your Polling Station. Don’t forget your ID!
Record turnout is expected, lines could be long. . Wear appropriate clothing, take snacks, water, book? and something to sit on. Nice to have a friend with you. Know a senior? Perhaps offer a ride.
Get Educated About the Issues:
- Gov’t of Alberta Site
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce Stronger Together Campaign
- Cost of Separation – UofC Report Contracted by Alberta
- Explore Data, talk with friends, read reports
Still Time (help make lines shorter!) – Apply to Work as an Election Officer