Elections Alberta warns of spoof website spreading fake voter information
A fraudulent website mimicking Elections Alberta is circulating false voter information, but the Chief Electoral Officer says his office lacks authority to investigate it.
The update
- A spoof website impersonating Elections Alberta has appeared, containing voter information described as entirely fake by Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure.
- McClure stated Elections Alberta does not have the legislative authority or jurisdiction to investigate the fake website.
Why this matters
Fake voter information websites can mislead Albertans about voting eligibility, registration, polling locations, or election rules, potentially suppressing participation or causing confusion during an election period. The fact that Elections Alberta says it lacks jurisdiction to investigate leaves a notable accountability gap with no clear body identified in the evidence as able to act against the site.
Confirmed details
Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure confirmed that a spoof website exists and that the voter information it contains is all fake.
McClure stated Elections Alberta does not have the legislative authority or jurisdiction to investigate the fraudulent website.
What happens next
Watch for announcements from Elections Alberta or Alberta Justice identifying which authority has jurisdiction to act against the spoof website, and whether any formal warnings or takedown actions are pursued.