More than 650,000 requests to vote by mail in referendum: Elections Alberta
28-09-2026 21:46 via cbc.ca

More than 650,000 requests to vote by mail in referendum: Elections Alberta

Elections Alberta says it has received more than 650,000 requests for special ballots for the Oct. 19 referendum — a huge increase in the number of requests received for the 2023 provincial general election.
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