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Alberta proposes set election day for last Monday in May every four years

Nov 4, 2021 | 4:24 PM

EDMONTON – Alberta is planning a set day for future provincial elections.

A bill introduced by Justice Minister Kaycee Madu proposes that the last Monday in May, every four years, be the day Albertans go to the polls.

Legislation passed a decade ago set the time frame for elections at a three-month period in the spring every four years.

If the bill passes, the next vote would be held on May 29, 2023 but that could end up not being the next polling day.

Alberta premiers always have the option to call an election for extenuating circumstances, including if they are seeking a mandate on consequential changes or if the governing party loses a confidence vote in the house.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 4, 2021.

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