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For Candidates

Thinking about running in the 2021 Parkland County Municipal Election? Everything you need to know can be found in our Info for Candidates section.

For Voters

When is Election day?

Election day is Monday October 18, 2021.

What's new this Election?

There's three main aspects that have changed this election:

Advance voting will take place this election, with 5 opportunities to place your vote ahead of Oct 18, 2021. The advanced voting schedule will be published on the website and advertised when finalized.
In addition to municipal and school trustee votes, this election there may be Senate Nominee and any Provincial vote on referendum questions.
No longer do you have to be a resident of the jurisdiction for 6 months in order to place a vote, as long Parkland County is your home, and you meet other eligibility requirements, you may vote.

How will I know where to vote?

Polling stations will be set up in each division, you can locate your polling station using our mapping app, which will be available soon.

Are polling stations accessible?

Most polling stations are accessible. When our 'Where Do I Vote?' map application is released, you will be able to check to see if your voting station is.

Do I need to be registered to vote?

No. Parkland County does not maintain a permanent voting register at this time. Be sure to check out the 'How do I vote?' page for all the information you need to know about voting in the 2021 election.

Can I vote in another division other than my own on Election day?

No, you cannot. You can only vote in your division. Learn your division by visiting 'How do I vote?'

What type of ID do I need to bring to be able to vote?

Please see our How do I vote page for a list of acceptable forms of ID

What if I don't have any photo ID like a driver's license?

If you don't have any photo ID like a driver's license, it doesn't matter. Just bring anything else you have from the list of acceptable ID on the 'How do I vote?' page that has your name and address on it.

Do I need more than one document?

No, you do not. Only one document with your name and address is required.

What if all of my documents have a post office box address?

That is ok. As long as it makes sense that a person in your voting subdivision or ward would have a post office box at your mailing address, it will be accepted. The post office box doesn't have to be in your voting subdivision or ward - just reasonably close by.

I used to have to sign a form to say that I am eligible. Do I still have to sign that form?

Yes, you will still have to sign the Elector Register as well as provide one of the above documents that contains your name and address in order to cast your ballot.

What if I don't have any accounts or documents in my own name?

If you do not have any accounts or documents in your own name, you may have someone vouch for you. An elector who vouches for a person must make a statement, in the prescribed form that the elector knows the person and that the person resides at the address indicated in the person's statement.
Forms will be available at the voting station for this scenario.

What can I expect when I go to my polling place to vote?

You may be following Covid-19 guidelines when entering a voting station. Adhere to all instructions to ensure worker and elector safety. Precautions taken are for your wellbeing.

When you arrive you will be asked for identification. Your address will be verified to ensure that you are at the correct voting station. You will advance through the signing in process. You will be given a ballot and shown to your voting compartment. After voting you will hand your ballot (in its secrecy sleeve) to a Deputy Returning Officer for immediate insertion into the ballot box.

How do I know who is running in my division?

Check back to the Candidate Registry page of our website. You may also see campaign advertisements in and around your area. Be sure to check out each candidate's website and/or social media channels to learn more about their platform.

Am I allowed to take time off work to vote?

Under the Local Authorities Elections Act you are entitled to three (3) consecutive hours to vote. Polls are open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Your regular work schedule may already allow for 3 consecutive hours during that time period. If your work day starts at noon, or ends by 5:00 pm, you have the three (3) hours required by legislation and therefore, are not entitled to additional time off. If your work schedule does not allow you this time you will need to speak with your employer to schedule three (3) hours to vote.

Alternatively, you may vote at any of the advance voting dates that will be set up for convenience voting.

How are the ballots counted?

When you vote your ballot will be inserted into a ballot box equipped with an automated tabulator. Once the voting stations close, the Presiding Deputy Returning Officer (PDRO) of each voting station seals the ballot box and the prints out the automated tabulator results, the ballot box is then delivered to Parkland County Centre.