Advance Poll Voter Turnout for the Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche By-Election
March 14, 2022
EDMONTON – Preliminary voter turnout figures are now available for the advance polls that commenced on Tuesday March 8, 2022, and ended on Saturday, March 12, 2022, in the Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche By-Election.
The following table provides the turnout figures for the by-election as well as the comparative numbers from the 2019 Provincial General Election.
| Fort McMurray – Lac La Biche Advance Poll Turnout | 2022 By-Election | 2019 Provincial Election |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Eligible Electors Includes those on the List of Electors and new registrations |
24,048 | 25,622 |
| Number of Votes Cast Includes Advance and Special Mobile Polls |
1,966 | 5,358 |
| Percentage of Votes Cast Number of Votes Cast / Number of Eligible Electors |
8.2% | 20.9% |
March 15, 2022 is Election Day. Voting locations will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Every elector is assigned a polling location based on their ordinary place of residence and electors may only vote at their assigned polling location. To find your assigned polling location, visit www.elections.ab.ca (click on “Where Do I Vote?”).
For more information about the provincial by-election, visit www.elections.ab.ca, call 1-877-422-VOTE (8683) or visit @ElectionsAB on social media.
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