Voters who requested a mail-in ballot because they’re unable to vote during the Advance Vote or on Election Day in Calgary will be receiving their packages soon.
People with disabilities, serious illness, individuals who are working, vacationing, studying away from home, as well as election or campaign workers can opt to receive a mail-in ballot.
Ballots must be returned in the envelopes provided and received by the Election Office no later than 8 p.m. on October 21.
“We encourage those voting by Mail-in (Special) Ballot to do so as promptly as possible upon receiving the ballot from our office. Returning your Mail-in (Special) Ballot early also allows us to process them more efficiently so elections results can be posted sooner on Election Day,” explained Barb Clifford, Returning Officer, in a release.
The city will be accepting requests for mail-in ballots until 4:30 p.m. on Election Day.
Requests can be made though the following ways:
- By filling out a request on The City website – Calgary.ca/election; or
- By filling out a request on the YYC Vote mobile app; or
- By phoning the Election Office: 403-476-4100 (option 2); or
- Fax - 403-476-4101
Requests can also be made in person at the Election & Information Services Office, 1103 55 Avenue N.E.; or in writing to the Returning Officer at:
The City of Calgary
Election and Information Services
1103 55 Avenue N.E.
Calgary, Alberta T2E 6W1
