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Polling locations in Edmonton avoid widespread lineups

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Taylor, S. (2026, October 19). Polling locations in Edmonton avoid widespread lineups. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/polling-locations-in-edmonton-avoid-widespread-lineups/article_594c4eb6-9736-4e2b-9d28-40812c3bd687.html

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Polling locations in Edmonton experienced minimal lineups on voting day despite initial concerns. Elections Alberta implemented measures to simplify the voting process, including visual aids at polling stations like enlarged ballot photos at Riverview Crossing mall. Premier Danielle Smith’s government introduced a new rule requiring voters to cast ballots in their home constituencies.

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As of October 19, 2026, polling locations in Edmonton did not experience widespread lineups during voting, contrary to initial fears. Elections Alberta implemented measures to simplify the voting process, including visual aids at polling stations such as enlarged photos of colour-coded ballots at Riverview Crossing mall. The provincial government had previously introduced a rule requiring voters to cast their ballots where they reside. This change was part of broader electoral reforms led by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's administration aimed at streamlining the voting process.

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Who wrote this

Stephanie Taylor

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Topics

Alberta Edmonton Elections Alberta

Subjects

Edmonton GPE · 2× Elections Alberta ORG · 2× Alberta GPE · 1× Danielle Smith PERSON · 1×

Narrative

While lineups were a fear many had for Monday, that is certainly not been a widespread case for polling locations, at least in Edmonton. Elections Alberta has tried to make the complicated vote as easy as possible.

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2026-10-19 · Toronto Star

Polling locations in Edmonton avoid widespread lineups · assertive framing

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While lineups were a fear many had for Monday, that is certainly not been a widespread case for polling locations, at least in Edmonton. asserted

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Elections Alberta has tried to make the complicated vote as easy as possible. asserted

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At a polling location at Riverview Crossing mall in the city, poll workers have plastered on the walls enlarged photos of what each of the colour-coded ballots looks like. asserted

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One of the voting changes Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government ushered in previously was a rule that a voter had to cast a ballot where they lived. asserted

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