Elections Alberta to start distributing mail-in ballots for October referendum

CANADA Elections Alberta to start distributing mail-in ballots for October referendum By Jack Farrell The Canadian Press Posted September 1, 2026 8:31 am 1 min read WATCH: Around 225K mail-in ballots requested for Alberta referendum LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE Special mail-in ballots for Alberta’s 10-question referendum next month are expected to start being distributed today. Elections Alberta’s website says those who have previously registered for a special ballot will soon start receiving their packages in the mail or they can pick them up in person. Get breaking Ottawa news Get breaking Ottawa news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. SIGN UP FOR BREAKING OTTAWA NEWSLETTER GET STARTED BY PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO GLOBAL NEWS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY. Special ballots are designed to allow those who may not be able to go to the polls in person on Oct. 19 the opportunity to still submit their votes. Among the questions Premier Danielle Smith’s government is putting voters is one on whether Albertans want to stay in Canada or hold a second, binding vote on separating from Canada. MORE ON CANADA MORE VIDEOS ‘I was actually in shock’: Tickets for Flames’ Saddledome finale quickly sell out Steven Guilbeault steps down as MP for Laurier–Sainte-Marie Unifor, Stellantis set to begin contract talks after deals with GM, Ford Ottawa sends officials to Nepal as search for missing Canadians continues Albertans will also be asked five questions around the province taking more control over immigration and four on constitutional reform. The elections agency says Albertans have until Oct. 9 to apply for a mail-in ballot and that the ballots must be received by Elections Alberta no later than Oct. 16. ADVERTISEMENT Stick to the Facts Add Global News as a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our stories in your search results. JOURNALISTIC STANDARDS COMMENT REPORT AN ERROR © 2026 The Canadian Press Sponsored content MORE FROM GLOBAL NEWS Steven Guilbeault steps down as MP for Laurier–Sainte-Marie Ottawa sends officials to Nepal as search for missing Canadians continues ADVERTISEMENT Trending Liberals sweep all three federal byelections 44,527 READ 19-year-old taekwondo champion dead after suffering cardiac arrest in…