Alberta’s Referendum: Take me to the polls!

On October 19th Albertans head to the polls! This series aims to support informed voting and democracy. Today, what to bring to the polling station (besides snacks, a warm beverage, lawn chair, drop some comments below for other ideas...).

Follow our series as we break down election info. For more detailed referendum information, reach out, see our references, contact your MLA, or local 115 exec!

What is needed to vote: http://www.elections.ab.ca/voters/id-required-to-vote/

UNA Position: https://www.una.ca/.../una-executive-board-votes-to...

U of Calgary report on separation: https://spp.ucalgary.ca/.../economic-and-fiscal...

Attestaion forms are commonly used for folks an elector who resides in a supportive living or long-term care facility*,

an elector who resides on a colony,

an elector who resides on a First Nation or Métis Settlement,

who resides in student housing on a campus in Alberta,

who is an inmate,

who receives services from a shelter or community support centre**, or

an elector who is renting their ordinary residence. It is completed prior to voting and must be signed by an authorized signatory.

See https://www.elections.ab.ca/voters/id-required-to-vote/ for details on attestation forms.