Elections Alberta has announced that due to adverse weather conditions, specifically high winds, voting hours at select polling locations have been extended. This decision comes as the province prepares for a significant referendum, with early voting options available to Albertans. As of the latest reports, more than 700,000 advance ballots have been cast, representing approximately 43.1 percent of eligible voters in the province.
On referenda day, it was confirmed that some voting stations opened late, prompting Elections Alberta to state that these locations would remain open later than planned to accommodate all voters. With the chance of record turnout, expectations for an active polling day are high, and the processing of results will occur after all polls have closed at 10 p.m.
Elections Alberta has stated that it cannot release unofficial results until the last polling station has closed to ensure accuracy in reporting. The combination of pre-voting statistics and the expected turnout make this referendum a significant event in Alberta’s democratic processes.
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