Elections Alberta reassured Alberta voters on Friday about the safety of their information amidst a surge of social media posts expressing concerns about potential deregistration. Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure emphasized that voter information on Voterlink is secure and no registrations have been deleted without consent. The announcement came in response to online claims of names missing from Voterlink.
Elections Alberta encouraged voters to reach out directly with feedback on the registration tool. Voterlink offers a quick and easy way for electors to verify and update their details, typically taking less than five minutes. Some individuals may face difficulties accessing their information due to input errors.
The office highlighted a rise in misinformation on social media ahead of the October referendum, including false rumors about voter registrations. McClure cautioned against spreading such misinformation, stating that it aims to create unnecessary worries about the referendum.
Elections Alberta identified common issues hindering voter access to registration information, such as discrepancies in spelling last names, incorrect postal code formatting, and the use of autofill. If individuals still encounter problems, they can contact Elections Alberta for assistance at 780-427-7191.
Responding to numerous inquiries prompted by online rumors, Elections Alberta confirmed that no registrations were deleted without consent. Every individual who contacted the office was successfully verified.