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Alberta Premier Sets 10-Question Referendum for Oct. 19, 2026

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 8:04 PM UTC · How we work

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a ten-question referendum for Oct. 19, 2026.
All Canadian citizens 18 and older who normally reside in Alberta may vote.
Mail-in ballots must be requested by Sept. 25 midnight and returned by Oct. 16 5 p.m.
Advance polls operate Oct. 13-17, 9 a.m.–8 p.m., at any station in a rider’s area.
Elections Alberta will begin counting on referendum night and publish results shortly after.

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a ten-question referendum for Oct. 19, 2026.
All Canadian citizens 18 and older who normally reside in Alberta may vote.
Mail-in ballots must be requested by Sept. 25 midnight and returned by Oct. 16 5 p.m.
Advance polls operate Oct. 13-17, 9 a.m.–8 p.m., at any station in a rider’s area.
Elections Alberta will begin counting on referendum night and publish results shortly after.