Ability to fix errors in referendum ballot packages show system works: Alberta premier

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stated that the ability to correct errors found in referendum ballot packages demonstrates that the electoral system is functioning properly. Her remarks came as officials addressed issues regarding defective materials returned by voters.

According to Smith and Elections Alberta, the problematic ballots represent a minor fraction of the total mail-in participation. Out of approximately 250,000 ballot packages sent back by voters, only 1.2 per cent contained the identified errors.