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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Writ has been issued for the Lethbridge-West By-Election
November 20, 2024
EDMONTON – Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, confirms a writ was issued today to administer a by-election in Electoral Division 72 – Lethbridge-West to elect a member 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 fair and impartial management of Provincial General Elections and…
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Elections Alberta Releases Updated Contribution and Expense Limits
January 23, 2024
EDMONTON – Following a Provincial General Election, Elections Alberta is responsible for adjusting contribution and expense limits in accordance with the consumer price index (CPI) published by Statistics Canada. Adjustments take effect on January 1st of the year following a general election. The last adjustment to contribution and expense limits took place on January 1, 2020. The adjustment is calculated based on the percent increase, if any, of the consumer price index for the period beginning…
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Elections Alberta Releases 2022-2023 Annual Report
November 22, 2023
EDMONTON – Today, the Chief Electoral Officer, Glen Resler, released his 2022-23 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: Information on financial reports, statements, and returns filed by registered political entities; The status of complaints and investigations conducted under the authority of the Election Commissioner; and Financial statements for the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer. The report…
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Election Commissioner Appointed
October 02, 2023
EDMONTON – Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Glen Resler, has appointed Paula Hale as interim Election Commissioner effective October 1, 2023. As previous General Counsel to Elections Alberta and former partner at Shores Jardine LLP, Ms. Hale brings extensive experience in electoral legislation and administrative law to this position. A formal competition for the Election Commissioner position is planned for Spring 2024. Background Chief Electoral Officer, Glen Resler, has held the position of Election Commissioner since…
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2023 Provincial General Election Official Results Released
June 08, 2023
EDMONTON – Elections Alberta has released the official results for the 2023 Provincial General Election. This election saw 1,777,321 votes cast, for a turnout of 59.5 percent. Of that, a record-breaking 758,640 electors chose to vote during advance voting days, with 21.9 percent of people using the ‘Vote Anywhere’ service. In the ten days since Election Day, all Returning Officers completed the official count process. Two electoral divisions, Calgary-Acadia and Calgary-Glenmore, saw a difference of…
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