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
For assistance with the online application, or if you wish to vote in the Calgary Catholic School District trustee election and you reside in Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, Crossfield, Irricana or Rocky View County, contact Elections Calgary
at 403-476-4100.
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.
