Elections Alberta

By Dori Modney

Heavy Advance Polling

Record numbers take advantage of advance polls in Alberta election

Apr 12, 2019 | 2:29 PM

EDMONTON – Record numbers of Albertans are turning out to cast ballots at advance polls for Tuesday’s provincial election.

About 127,000 came out Thursday to bring a three-day total to 403,000, with advance polling continuing today and Saturday.

The numbers have already shattered the previous record for advance voting set in 2015, when 235,000 people cast ballots ahead of the election.

About 44,000 of those who ventured out Thursday took advantage of a change in election rules that allows them to vote outside of their home constituencies during advance polls.

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Figures show 127,000 people have taken advantage of that option so far.

On election day, people will still have to vote within their constituencies.

More information on voting rules and locations can be found https://www.elections.ab.ca/