Indigenous voters face delays due to high turnout for Alberta referendum
Global News · Published on October 20, 2026
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Some Indigenous voters across the province waited hours to cast a ballot in Monday's referendum, with some polling stations even running out of ballots. Elections Alberta says the delays were due to a higher than expected turnout in several First Nations communities — something First Nation leaders say they saw coming. Blood Tribe Councillor Elliot Fox says that lack of preparedness, "shows they underestimated not just the Blood Tribe vote, but First Nations in general across the province." Adam MacVicar has more. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/12109138/alberta-referendum-voting-delays-indigenous-communities/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews