Advance polls open for Alberta 2023 election

Advance polls open as Alberta's election campaign continues in the final week before voting day on May 29.

Voters in Alberta will have the opportunity to beat the crowds by voting ahead of election day on May 29.

Advance polls run from Tuesday until Saturday, between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Hours of operation may vary for some locations, but every electoral division will have at least one spot open for the entire advance voting period.

Critics have raised concerns about the method in which the votes are calculated. 

Elections Alberta says it's very secure. 

"There's logic and accuracy testing that occurs before and after the vote takes place," said spokesperson Robyn Bell. 

"And that's done in the presence of candidates and their scrutineers.