How to vote in the 2026 Alberta referendums

How to vote in the 2026 Alberta referendums

We'll walk you through things, step-by-step. Make sure to fill out everything you can!
Then, we'll draw up your full plan to vote. You can print it, save it as a PDF, or have us send you a reminder text!

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Can you vote?

Check all the boxes that apply to you:

I'm a Canadian citizen

I'll be 18 or older on election day (October 19)

I'm ordinarily resident in Alberta

You can vote in the 2026 Alberta referendums!

Next

When and where will you vote?

There are 2 ways left to vote this election. Which will you choose?

At advance polls

Tue, Oct 13 (9am-8pm)

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Wed, Oct 14 (9am-8pm)

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Thu, Oct 15 (9am-8pm)

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Fri, Oct 16 (9am-8pm)

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Sat, Oct 17 (9am-8pm)

You can vote on any of these days:

Tue, Oct 13, 9am - 8pm

SPRUCE MEADOWS - BRITISH HOUSE

18011 SPRUCE MEADOWS WAY, CALGARY

Choose

Wed, Oct 14, 9am - 8pm

SPRUCE MEADOWS - BRITISH HOUSE

18011 SPRUCE MEADOWS WAY, CALGARY

Choose

Thu, Oct 15, 9am - 8pm

SPRUCE MEADOWS - BRITISH HOUSE

18011 SPRUCE MEADOWS WAY, CALGARY

Choose

Fri, Oct 16, 9am - 8pm

SPRUCE MEADOWS - BRITISH HOUSE

18011 SPRUCE MEADOWS WAY, CALGARY

Choose

Sat, Oct 17, 9am - 8pm

SPRUCE MEADOWS - BRITISH HOUSE

18011 SPRUCE MEADOWS WAY, CALGARY

Choose

Plan a time to vote:

On election day, Oct 19

At your designated polling place

Choose

When: Monday, October 19, from 9am to 8pm

Step 1: Use Elections Alberta's tool to find your election day polling place:

Go to Elections Alberta's tool

Step 2: Come back here and make a note of your polling place:

Your polling place

SOUTHVIEW CHURCH

20200 WALDEN BLVD SE, CALGARY

LIVING SPIRIT SCHOOL

154 LEGACY VIEW SE, CALGARY

BISHOP O'BYRNE SCHOOL

500, 333 SHAWVILLE BLVD SE, CALGARY

SOMERSET SCHOOL

150 SOMERSET MANOR SW, CALGARY

FATHER DOUCET SCHOOL

65 SHANNON DR SW, CALGARY

HOLY CHILD SCHOOL

31 SILVERADO TERR SW, CALGARY

RON SOUTHERN SCHOOL

483 SILVERADO BLVD SW, CALGARY

ALL SAINTS HIGH SCHOOL

729 LEGACY VILLAGE RD SE, CALGARY

ST. SEBASTIAN SCHOOL

65 CHAPARRAL DR SE, CALGARY

JANET JOHNSTONE SCHOOL

224 SHAWNESSY DR SW, CALGARY

SAMUEL W. SHAW SCHOOL

115 SHANNON DR SW, CALGARY

CHAPARRAL SCHOOL

480 CHAPARRAL DR SE, CALGARY

Plan a time to vote:

Are you registered to vote?

If you're not registered, don't remember registering, or are registered at an old address, you can still register at the polls.

I've already registered I'll register at the polls

Are your friends voting?

Help spread a little democracy! Do one of the following:

Ask 3 friends if they're planning to vote

If they don't have a plan, or don't know their options, tell them to visit vote.NewMajority.ca!

Plan to go vote with a friend

Voting's a lot more fun with a friend!

Tell your friends that you're a voter

Why we're asking you to spread the word

If we want to keep our democracy, we have to use it. And all most people need to go out and vote is a little push from a friend!

Your plan to vote

How

When

Where

What to bring

One piece of Government-issued photo ID, including your full name, current address, and photo

Two pieces of ID, both containing your full name, and with **one showing your current physical address

Have an authorized signatory complete an attestation form

Be on the safe side: Bring extra ID if you can.

Examples of acceptable ID

Government-issued identification:
- AISH Card
- Alberta Forestry Identification Card
- Alberta Health Care Card
- Alberta Natural Resources (Conservation) Card
- Alberta Service Dog Identification Card
- Alberta Wildlife Identification Number (WIN) Card
- Birth Certificate
- Canadian Citizenship Card or Certificate
- Canadian Forces Identification Card
- Canadian Passport
- Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Card
- CANPASS, FAST, or Nexus Card
- CATSA Identification Card
- Certificate of Indian Status Card
- Firearm Possession and Acquisition (PAL) Licence
- First Nation Membership Card
- Fishing, Trapping, or Hunting Licence
- Government Issued Cheque or Cheque Stub
- Income Tax Assessment
- Letter from a Public Curator, Guardian, or Trustee
- Library Card
- Marriage Certificate
- Métis Nation of Alberta Citizenship Card
- Métis Settlement Membership Card
- Old Age Security (OAS) Card
- Outdoors or Wildlife Card / Licence
- Otipemisiwak Métis Government citizenship card
- Property Tax Assessment or Evaluation Notice
- Public Transportation Card
- Social Insurance Number
- Statement of Government Benefits
- Vehicle Ownership or Registration Certificate
- Veterans Affairs Health Care Identification Card
Privately-issued identification:
- Employee Identification Card
- Residential Lease or Sublease
- Membership Card (Service Club, Fitness or Health Club, Political Party, Retail)
- Utility Bill (Electric, Gas, Water, Cable, Telephone, Internet)
ID from a financial institution:
- Account Statement
- Bank or Credit Card
- Insurance Policy Certificate or Statement
- Mortgage Statement
- Pension Plan Benefit Statement
- Personal Cheque
ID from a health provider:
- Alberta Health Services – Patient Wristband
- Canadian Blood Services Card
- CNIB Identification Card
- Hospital or Medical Identification Card
- Prescription Bottle Insert or Container
ID from an educational institution:
- Correspondence from an Educational Institution
- Student Identification Card
ID from a religious institution:
- Baptismal Certificate
- Confirmation Certificate

Pledge to vote and get a reminder text

Update your reminder text

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First name

Last name

Email address

Postal code

Phone number

Text me a reminder to vote

Your voting date, polling place, and phone number will be sent to and stored on servers operated by VoteMate.org, the free and independent voter info website that powers this tool; as well as systems operated by our SMS provider, Twilio.

Are you interested in volunteering opportunities?

Yes, I'd love to volunteer!

By signing this form, you consent to being contacted by email and phone from New Majority.

Thank you for being a voter! We're excited to see you at the polls.

Your reminder is all set up!

Keep a copy of your plan

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