Alberta Referendum: 174,500 People Cast Ballots on 1st Day of Advance Voting

Alberta referendum: 174,500 people cast ballots on 1st day of advance voting

A busy first day of advance voting in Alberta’s referendum saw 174,532 people cast ballots, and some locations had to stay open hours after they were supposed to close.

More than 174,530 Albertans cast referendum ballots on first day of advance polls

On the first day of advance voting in the provincial referendum, Elections Alberta says just over 174,530 people turned out to polling stations to cast their ballots.

Nearly 175K referendum votes cast on first day of advance polling: Elections Alberta

EDMONTON - The first day of advance voting is in the books in Alberta’s separation referendum — and the numbers suggest voter interest remains very high.

Voters Show Concern Over Questions As Advanced Voting Continues - Bridge City News - October 14, 2026

Just over 300 advance polling stations are open in Alberta for voters to cast their ballots for the provincial referendum. Voters are being asked to weigh in on 10 questions, including whether Alberta should stay in Canada or hold a second, binding vote on separation. Reportedly, over 174,000 people casted a ballot on the first […]

‘It’s all Coming Back to Me Now’: Alberta and the Ghosts of Referendums Past - Policy Magazine

A simple statement from a woman in line to vote at an advance polling station on Alberta’s referendum captures a complicated sentiment.

Alberta’s referendum draws 174K ballots in the 1st day of advance polls

More than 174,500 Albertans cast their ballots in the province’s referendum on the first day of advance polls Monday, as both separatist and pro-Canada groups focus on getting their supporters out in a campaign where experts say turnout will be critical. Elections Alberta said Tuesday that a total of 174,532 people voted on the first [...]