Special Ballots

SPECIAL BALLOT REQUESTS ARE NOW CLOSED.

Special ballot requests are being sent to applicants by mail, or if requested before September 25, 2026, you may receive a notification to come pick up your ballot at your requested location.

Completed special ballot packages must be returned by mail at Elections Alberta no later than 5:00pm on October 16, 2026. Special ballots received after this will be rejected and not counted.

You can track the status of your special ballot using the link provided in the confirmation email you received when you applied.

Once your special ballot is received and the content verified, you will be marked as voted and struck from the voters list, and your ballots will be deposited into the correct ballot boxes.

If your special ballot has not been marked received and voted by October 18 at 5:00pm, you will not be struck from the voters list, and you may vote in person on Election Day.

You may also choose to vote in person in advance voting if you do not believe your special ballot will arrive in time. If you vote in advance, your name will be removed from the voter’s list and if your special ballot is received by the deadline, it will be rejected, as you are already marked as voted.

Learn more about the special ballot receiving process.

REMEMBER:
To complete your special ballot, you must include a copy of your accepted identification, review and sign the declaration, and return the ballot on time. Ballots returned late are rejected and will not be counted.

*The initial deadline to apply for a special ballot was October 9, 2026. The new deadline is September 25, 2026. This change will ensure electors can receive and return their special ballots to Elections Alberta’s Edmonton offices by mail by the legislated deadline.