Special (mail-in) ballot voting
If you are unable to vote at an Advance Vote opportunity or on Election Day, you can request a special (mail-in) ballot package.
Important Dates
First day to request a mail-in ballot package: Aug. 27, 2025.
Mail-in ballots sent out: Starting Sept. 29, 2025.
Packages will be sent to voters after ballots have been printed and as packages are ready.
Last day to request a mail-in ballot package to be sent by mail: Oct. 3, 2025.
Any application made after this date will be for local pick-up only.
Mail-in ballot applications request deadline:
Oct. 20, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Deadline to return mail-in ballot packages in order to be counted: Oct. 20, 2025 at 12 p.m. (noon)
Request a mail-in ballot
Applications for a mail-in ballot are no longer being accepted. To cast your ballot, go to your designated Election Day voting station, which can be found by using the Where Do I Vote tool.
Fill out the ballot
Fill out and return the ballot video
A copy of your identification (ID) needs to be included with your completed mail-in ballot. Instructions on how to include the ID copy is in the mail-in ballot package.
You are required to include a physical copy of your identification (ID) with your completed mail-in ballots. A copy could be:
- a printed photo of your ID, or
- a photocopy of your ID
See ID requirements for more information. Instructions on how to include the ID copy is in the mail-in ballot package.
Mail-in ballot instructions
Follow the Mail-in ballot instructions included in your ballot package to fill out the ballots.
Mail-in ballot instructions - Chinese‑Simplified
Mail-in ballot instructions - Chinese-Traditional
Mail-in ballot instructions - French
Mail-in ballot instructions - Punjabi
Return the ballot
Mail-in ballots must be received by the Elections Calgary Mail-in Ballot Office by Election Day, Oct. 20 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Completed packages may be couriered to (at the voter’s expense) or dropped off at the Elections Calgary Mail-in Ballot office. Given the proximity to the deadline, we recommend packages be dropped off.
Elections Calgary Special (Mail-in) Ballot Office
Suite 101, Deerfoot Junction III (DJ3)
1212 31 Ave N.E.
Calgary, AB T2E 7S8
Office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For international requests, we advise you to courier your package back as early as possible to ensure it is received by 12 p.m. (noon) on Oct. 20, 2025.
