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Polls are set to close at 8 p.m., but locations experiencing lineups will remain open

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Taylor, S. (2026, October 19). Polls are set to close at 8 p.m., but locations experiencing lineups will remain open. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/polls-are-set-to-close-at-8-p-m-but-locations-experiencing-lineups-will-remain-open/article_3fded232-110b-41f9-9717-69d4251ecd80.html

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Polls in Alberta are scheduled to close at 8 p.m. MT, but Elections Alberta has announced that any polling locations with ongoing lines or those affected by delays will remain open beyond the official closing time. The article does not provide specific numbers or additional context about voter turnout or other details.

Written by AI on 2026-10-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 19, 2026, Albertans voted in a referendum that included ten questions, primarily focusing on immigration and constitutional issues. The last question asked if the Government of Alberta should commence legal steps to hold a second binding referendum on separation from Canada. Voting began with advance polls on October 13 at 311 polling stations.

The results released later showed that three-quarters of Albertans voted against pursuing separation, with strong support for remaining in Canada. However, there was a noticeable rural-urban divide, where questions pertaining to immigration and constitutional changes garnered more support from rural areas compared to urban centers like Calgary and Edmonton.

Premier Danielle Smith's request for "strong mandates" on the nine ballot questions did not materialize as expected, with most provincial ridings rejecting many of the proposed measures. This has left her government hesitant about swift action despite winning majorities in some areas related to immigration policies.

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Stephanie Taylor

28 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction

🔮 As Premier Danielle Smith looks to turn the page on the vote that has unleashed a torrent of anger toward her in a province set to go to the polls next year, the most entrenched of the independence leaders want a second referendum — this time on her leadership.

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🔮 When Smith speaks at 8:45 p.m. EDT, she will do so to a province divided by the referendum but united in its anger: some resent that the vote happened at all, while others are angry that she chose Canada’s side.

2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Independence leader warns Danielle Smith of political fallout: ‘You made a choice’

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2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Crowd at “Forever Canadian” event in Edmonton reacts as the first results trickle in

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2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Alberta votes to remain in Canada, broadcasters project

🔮 CBC and CTV News initially projected a victory for the remain side around 1:30 a.m. Eastern time, showing about 76 per cent of Albertans voting to remain in Canada and roughly 23 per cent backing a second binding referendum on leaving the country.

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2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Leader of the Alberta Prosperity Project gets star treatment at referendum reception

🔮 Polls have officially closed in Alberta, save for the more than 100 which will be open later because of delays in opening or interruptions during the day Elections Alberta confirms that counting will begin for ballots cast at the polling stations whose hours were not extended past 8 p.m. MT.

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🔮 Voter Olivia Hughes walked up wondering what she would be walking into.

2026-10-19 · assertive framing · Short line inside a polling station in downtown Edmonton

🔮 Polls in Alberta are set to close at 8 p.m. MT.

2026-10-19 · assertive framing · Polls are set to close at 8 p.m., but locations experiencing lineups will remain open

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Polls are set to close at 8 p.m., but locations experiencing lineups will remain open

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