February 23, 2018 – Voters in Kindersley, Melfort and Swift Current can begin casting their ballots in person today for the March 1 by-elections. Polls open at 3 p.m. in six locations in Kindersley, three in Melfort and one in Swift Current at the following locations:
All eligible voters can vote at any advance poll in their constituency on the following days and times:
Voters who registered ahead of time should have received a voter information card, also known as a VIC, in the mail by now. Check that card for where and when to vote. Any eligible voter who didn’t register in advance can still register in-person when they go to vote. Voters are also reminded to bring along ID (such as a driver’s licence) and to avoid the usual busy times such as when the polls first open and over the supper hour.
Total votes cast in these three constituencies during the five days of advance voting in the 2016 general election were:
For more statistics on voter turnout in these constituencies, visit www.elections.sk.ca/2018byelections.
Elections Saskatchewan is the province’s independent, impartial, professional election management body. Given a mandate from the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly, it organizes, manages and oversees provincial electoral events. Find information for voters, workers, media, candidates and parties at www.elections.sk.ca.
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For more information contact:
Tim Kydd
Senior Director, Outreach & Communications
Elections Saskatchewan
306.537.9211
Tim.kydd@elections.sk.ca