Thousands of Alberta Referendum Mail-In Ballots Rejected Due to Errors: Elections Alberta
More than 3,000 mail-in ballots for Alberta’s provincial referendum have been rejected as invalid due to errors, according to Elections Alberta. Ballots that have been found invalid include those with missing declaration forms or errors or problems with identification, according to the agency, which noted there is still time to submit the correct information via email.
TL;DR
- Over 3,000 mail-in ballots for Alberta's provincial referendum have been rejected.
- Reasons for rejection include missing declaration forms or errors with identification.
- Elections Alberta stated that voters can still submit correct information via email.
- The referendum, on October 19, asks 10 questions on provincial authority and separation from Canada.
- Mail-in voting began on September 1, with ballot requests accepted until September 25.