1.3 million Albertans cast early ballots ahead of Monday referendum

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More than 1.3 million Albertans have already voted ahead of Monday's provincial referendum, according to Elections Alberta. The agency reported Sunday that 43.1 per cent of eligible voters cast ballots through advance voting or mail-in, totaling 1,356,873 votes. This surpasses the 27.5 per cent participation seen during the 2023 provincial election. Advance voting faced disruptions Saturday due to high winds in central Alberta, including closures in Two Hills and Wainwright, with some locations extending hours. Polls open Monday at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.


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