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Traditionally, the list of electors serves as the foundation of both the common 'get-out-the-vote' electoral strategy and for fundraising efforts. Restricting access to have it may have big consequences—but it's hard to know, because very few jurisdictions in any western democracy withhold the list.

Jack Farrell@jack-farrell.bsky.social

NEWS: Alberta’s gov has made ‘temporary’ changes to voter list rules and is eyeing new legislation after copy leaked NDP says this kneecaps referendum scrutineers + could lead to voter fraud. Elections Alberta says it will still use detailed list for Oct 19. ca.news.yahoo.com/alberta-chan...

ca.news.yahoo.comAlberta changes voter list rules, eyes new legislation after privacy breachEDMONTON — Alberta's government said Friday it has made temporary changes to rules governing provincial voter lists after a major privacy breach earlier this year.

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The Progress Report
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Does withholding the electors' list make it harder to get things done with volunteer power, advantaging parties with more money? Does withholding it hurt small or new parties? (Progressive Tories?) Does the list even serve its function today, when few people respond to political calls and texts?