Today, August 26, is election day for the provincial byelection in Spruce Woods. Polling places are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Who can vote?
To be eligible to vote, individuals must:
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Be at least 18 years old on election day
- Have lived in Manitoba for at least six months immediately before election day
- Live in the Spruce Woods electoral division
ID to vote
All voters must show ID to vote, either:
- One piece of government-issued photo identification with their address (such as a driver’s license), or;
- Two other documents with their name.
A full list of acceptable ID can be found at www.electionsmanitoba.ca/en/Voting/IDRequirements.
Download voter card
Voters are encouraged to bring their voter information card, which can be used as one of the two pieces of ID.
Spruce Woods residents can get their voter information card online at www.electionsmanitoba.ca/register by:
- Confirming they are eligible and registered to vote
- Saving their voter information card to a mobile device or printing a copy
Voter registration
Eligible voters who are not registered to vote can still register at the poll with proper ID.
Where to vote
Vote anywhere — at any poll on election day, including the local election office.
To find a convenient place to vote:
- Check your voter information card
- Visit www.electionsmanitoba.ca
- Or contact the Spruce Woods Local Election Office at 204-945-6158 or Spruce Woods@electionsmanitoba.ca
Accessible voting
Many accessibility options are available at polling places, including braille and braille ballot templates, magnifying rulers and curbside voting. Voters may also bring someone with them to help them vote or request assistance from a voting officer. The use of assistive devices, including smartphone apps, is also permitted.
Advance voting turnout
2,275 voters cast their ballots during the advance voting. Advance votes are counted in the local election office after the close of polls on election day.
Results
Unofficial results will be posted on Elections Manitoba’s website once they become available after the polls close. Official results as verified by the returning officer will be announced on Friday, August 29 in the Spruce Woods Local Election Office and posted online.
