Local referendum results for Cardston-Siksika riding

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Sunny South News

By Trevor Busch
Sunny South News
editor@tabertimes.com

Locally in Cardston-Siksika, and in general across many rural parts of the province, the Oct. 19 vote was a much different story with the results significantly wider than the province as a whole. 

With 100 per cent of voting locations now reporting there were 17,880 total votes cast on Question 10, with 10,146 voting to remain (56.7 per cent) followed closely by 7,734 who opted for a binding referendum (43.2 per cent).

In terms of Questions 1-9, which dealt with immigration and constitutional issues, results in the province as a whole were mixed ranging from the high 40 to low 50 per cent range. However, it was again a question of two Albertas with urban versus rural, as results for Cardston-Siksika registered mostly in the low-to-high 60 per cent range.

On Question 1 (i.e. taking increased control over immigration) as of deadline, Albertans voted 54.8 per cent in favour, with 45.1 per cent voting no. In Cardston-Siksika, 68.4 per cent voted in favour, with 31.5 per cent voting no.

On Question 2 (i.e. only citizens eligible for programs) as of deadline, Albertans voted 52.5 per cent in favour, with 47.4 per cent voting no. In Cardston-Siksika, 64.8 per cent voted in favour, with 35.1 per cent voting no.

On Question 3 (i.e. 12 month residency requirement) as of deadline, Albertans voted 53.1 per cent in favour, with 46.8 per cent voting no. In Cardston-Siksika, 65.8 per cent voted in favour, with 34.2 per cent voting no.

On Question 4 (i.e. charging fee to non-residents) as of deadline, Albertans voted 52 per cent in favour, with 47.9 per cent voting no. In Cardston-Siksika, 64.3 per cent voted in favour, with 35.6 per cent voting no.

On Question 5 (i.e. proof of citizenship) as of deadline, Albertans voted 58 per cent in favour, with 41.9 per cent voting no. In Cardston-Siksika, 69.9 per cent voted in favour, with 30 per cent voting no.

On Question 6 (i.e. provincial court appointments) as of deadline, Albertans voted 45.2 per cent in favour, with 54.7 per cent voting no. In Cardston-Siksika, 61.9 per cent voted in favour, with 38 per cent voting no.

On Question 7 (i.e. abolishing federal Senate) as of deadline, Albertans voted 47.3 per cent in favour, with 52.6 per cent voting no. In Cardston-Siksika, 62.4 per cent voted in favour, with 37.5 per cent voting no.

On Question 8 (i.e. opting out of federal programs) as of deadline, Albertans voted 42.3 per cent in favour, with 57.6 per cent voting no. In Cardston-Siksika, 59.5 per cent voted in favour, with 40.4 per cent voting no.

On Question 9 (i.e. provincial laws supersede federal) as of deadline, Albertans voted 44.4 per cent in favour, with 55.5 per cent voting no. In Cardston-Siksika, 61 per cent voted in favour, with 38.9 per cent voting no.

As of our deadline on Oct. 26, Elections Alberta was reporting 20,574,612 valid votes had been cast across all 10 questions with all voting locations now reporting. On Referendum Day (or Election Day as referenced by Elections Alberta) 6,958,823 votes were cast (33.8 per cent of total). In Advance Voting, 8,307,036 votes were cast (40.3 per cent), Mobile Voting saw 199,220 votes cast (0.97 per cent) while Special Ballots received totalled 5,109,533 (24.8 per cent). 

According to Elections Alberta, extended hours impacted unofficial results reporting times.

In the Cardston-Siksika riding, voting hours were extended at two locations for a short period, including the Picture Butte Community Centre (8:30 p.m.) and the Lavern Community Hall (8:40 p.m.).

Official results are expected from Elections Alberta by Thursday, Oct. 29.