Special Ballots
A special ballot is available for eligible voters who are registered and listed on the Permanent Electors Register and unable to vote during Advance Voting or on Election Day.
An eligible voter must submit a request to the Returning Officer for a special ballot. Requests for special ballots can only be submitted from Friday, August 1, 2025 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025.
Eligible voters requesting a special ballot are required to make the request using the Request for Special Ballot Package (Form 22). The request cannot be made by another individual on the eligible voter’s behalf.
Important Dates for Special Ballots
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August 1, 2025 |
Applications open for special ballots |
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September 29, 2025 |
The Election Office will start distributing special ballot packages to eligible voters that have requested them. |
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October 17, 2025 at 4:30 pm |
Application deadline for requesting special ballots |
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October 20, 2025 at 4:30 pm |
Completed special ballots must be received by the Returning Officer |
How to Request a Special Ballot
You can request a special ballot by completing the Request for Special Ballot (Form 22) and submitting it to the Returning Officer:
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In writing;
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By telephone (780-532-9722) (for voters on the permanent elector register only);
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In person (County of Grande Prairie Administration Building, 10001-84 Avenue, Clairmont, AB);
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By email (election@countygp.ab.ca); or
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By secure website (for voters on the permanent elector register only)
Submit Your Completed Special Ballot
Special ballot packages will be mailed to eligible applicants after Nomination Day (September 22, 2025) or the Returning Officer will hold it for pick-up by the elector. Step-by-step instructions will be included in the special ballot package.
Eligible voters must submit the completed special ballot package to the Returning Officer no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025 (Election Day).
Any special ballot packages that are incorrect or incomplete, or received after 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025, will not be accepted or counted.
Instructions for Voters not Registered or on the Permanent Electors Register
Voters who have not registered and are not on the Permanent Electors Register can still apply for a special ballot package, however, must provide the following:
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Print and Complete Form 22 – Request for Special Ballot Package
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A copy of the required identification (link to identification requirements)
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Print and complete the statement of elector eligibility on Form 13 – Elector Register
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Email all completed documents or deliver in-person to the address listed above.
Not sure if you are registered or on the permanent electors register?
Visit www.voterlink.ab.ca to check your voter registration status. Voters not registered prior to August 15, 2025 will be required to submit all documents.
Please note that special ballot packages will not be issued for Divisions where there is an acclamation.
Contact Us
County of Grande Prairie Election Team
Administration Building
10001 - 84 Avenue
Clairmont, AB
T8X 5B2
Phone: 780-532-9842 x 3393
Fax: 780-539-9880
Email: election@countygp.ab.ca
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