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The 2021 Edmonton Election included the senate election and a referendum vote in addition to the municipal and school board trustee election.

Voters received 2 ballots, with instructions:

Municipal and school board trustee ballot: Voters elected 1 Mayor, 1 Councillor for each of the 12 City of Edmonton wards, 1 Edmonton Catholic Schools Trustee for each of the 7 wards or 1 Edmonton Public Schools Trustee for each of the 9 wards.
Combined provincial ballot (Senate and referendum): Voters selected up to 3 senate nominees who may be appointed to the Senate of Canada to represent Alberta and voted on 2 referendum questions. For more information on the Senate Election and the referendum vote, please contact Elections Alberta.

Voting in the Election | Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need identification to vote?

In order to vote, you must produce one piece of authorized identification that establishes both your name and current residential address.

Examples of authorized identification include:

Alberta Driver’s Licence
Alberta Identification Card
Bank/credit card statement or personal cheque
Income/property tax assessment notice
Insurance policy or coverage card
Statement of government benefits (such as employment insurance, old-age security or social assistance)

This is in accordance with Section 53(1) of the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) and Section 95(1)(a)(ii) of the Election Act (EA).

Do I have to be on a voters list or a permanent electors list to vote?

There is no voters list nor permanent electors list for the Edmonton Election. Voters must provide authorized identification at a voting station, such as an Alberta Driver's Licence or an Alberta Identification Card.

Instead, voters are required to fill out Form 13 Elector Register when they attend a voting station to confirm they meet the qualifications required to vote.

Is Edmonton Elections working to develop a voters list or a permanent electors list to vote?

Developing and maintaining a voters list or permanent electors list requires both an initial investment and ongoing resources to ensure the list remains accurate and usable. It is anticipated that this list would lengthen the election planning process for future elections.

After the 2021 Edmonton Election is completed, including receipt of all disclosure statements and required reporting, Edmonton Elections will bring a report to Council in spring 2022 with a further analysis of the options Edmonton Elections is considering to develop a permanent electors list.

Section 49 of the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) outlines more details on the creation and maintenance of a voters list or permanent electors list.

More information can be found in the Council memo.

Did Edmonton Elections host candidate forums in 2021?

Edmonton Elections did not host candidate forums in 2021 and instead focused on its mandate of planning and executing the 2021 Edmonton Election.

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Edmonton Elections

16304 114 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5M 3R8

Telephone	780-496-8008
Email	elections@edmonton.ca
Website	https://www.edmonton.ca/elections

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