Calgary election mail in ballot
The City of Calgary offers mail-in ballots as an option for eligible voters to cast their ballots in municipal elections. Here are the details:
Eligibility:
To be eligible to vote by mail-in ballot, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a resident of Calgary
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
- Not be prohibited from voting under any law
How to request a mail-in ballot:
To request a mail-in ballot, you can:
- Fill out the online application form on the City of Calgary's website
- Contact the City's Elections office by phone (403-268-5311) or email ([email protected])
- Visit the City's Elections office in person (located at 8th Floor, Municipal Building, 800 Macleod Trail SE)
Deadline to request a mail-in ballot:
The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is typically 5:00 p.m. on the 10th day before the election. For the 2023 Calgary municipal election, the deadline to request a mail-in ballot is October 10, 2023.
Returning your mail-in ballot:
Once you receive your mail-in ballot, you must:
- Fill out the ballot completely and accurately
- Sign the declaration on the ballot
- Return the ballot by mail or in person to the City's Elections office
- Ensure the ballot is received by the City's Elections office by 8:00 p.m. on election day
Important notes:
- Mail-in ballots must be received by the City's Elections office by 8:00 p.m. on election day to be counted.
- If you make a mistake on your mail-in ballot, you can request a replacement ballot by contacting the City's Elections office.
- You can track the status of your mail-in ballot online through the City's website.
For more information on mail-in ballots and the 2023 Calgary municipal election, please visit the City of Calgary's website or contact the City's Elections office.