Calgary (National Times): Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, confirms writs were issued today to administer by-elections in Electoral Division 31 – Edmonton-Ellerslie, Electoral Division 44 – Edmonton-Strathcona, and Electoral Division 76 – Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills to elect members to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has the authority, under sections 9(1) and 47(1) of the Election Act, to appoint Returning Officers and Election Clerks. These officers play a vital role in the fair and impartial management of Provincial General Elections and by-elections.
“Appointments have been made for the Returning Officers and Election Clerks in Edmonton-Ellerslie, Edmonton-Strathcona, and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, and they are ready to conduct voting in their respective electoral divisions,” said CEO McClure.
Election Day is June 23, 2025.
Key Dates
- Candidate nominations are now open and close on June 5 at 2:00 pm.
- Tuesday, June 17 – Advance voting begins.
- Saturday, June 21 – Last day of advance voting.
- Monday, June 23 – Election Day. All voting places will be open from 9:00am to 8:00pm.
- Unofficial results will be available after voting closes on Election Day.
- Official results will be announced on July 3, at 10:00 am.
Voter Eligibility
Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years of age or older on Election Day are eligible to vote if they are an ordinary resident of one of these electoral divisions. If you are unsure if you reside in an electoral division having a by-election, use the “Where Do I Vote” tool on the Elections Alberta website to determine your eligibility. The tool will be available once all voting locations have been confirmed.
Voter Registration
Electors may register to vote online at voterlink.ab.ca until June 11, or by contacting Elections Alberta or the local returning office before 4:00pm on June 14. Electors can also register to vote at any advance voting location in their electoral division or at their assigned voting place on Election Day. Electors who are already registered to vote at their current address do not need to register again.
Voter Identification
To vote in the by-elections, electors must prove their identity and current physical address. There are many ways to do this, including:
- Providing one piece of Government-issued photo ID, including the voter’s full name, current physical address, and a photo.
- Providing two pieces of ID, both containing the voter’s full name and one showing their current physical address.
- Having another registered elector with identification who resides in their voting area vouch for them.
- Having an authorized signatory complete an attestation form.
More than 50 different types of identification have been authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer to be used as identification to vote. Voters may visit elections.ab.ca/voters/id-required-to-vote for a full list.
Special Ballots
Electors have 28 days to vote by Special Ballot beginning today. Special Ballots may be completed in the returning office, picked up by an elector’s designate, or sent to the elector anywhere in the world. Applications can be submitted online at elections.ab.ca. See Elections Alberta’s website for more information on eligibility and deadlines for Special Ballots.
Where to Vote
During advance voting, voters can choose to vote at any advance voting location in their electoral division. On Election Day, voters must vote at their assigned voting place. Voting locations will be published on elections.ab.ca once all voting locations are confirmed by the Returning Officers.
Where to Vote cards will be mailed to electors in each of the electoral divisions, provided there is no postal disruption during the by-election period. In the event of a postal disruption, Elections Alberta will implement a robust mitigation plan with alternative communication methods to assist electors in finding their voting locations.
Additional information will follow on Elections Alberta’s website and social media, as well as other media channels. Voters may contact Elections Alberta at 1-877-422-VOTE (8683) or the local returning office for assistance.
