Special Ballot Voting Begins in Fogo Island-Cape Freels By-election

  • Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

March 26, 2024

Special Ballot voting is now available in the district of Fogo Island-Cape Freels.

Electors can request a vote by mail Special Ballot kit by visiting the Elections Newfoundland and Labrador website at www.elections.gov.nl.ca or they may vote in person at any of our office locations:

  • District Returning Office located at Aspen Cove Fire Hall, 34 Aspen Main, in Aspen Cove; and
  • Elections Newfoundland and Labrador’s head office at 24 Stavanger Drive in St. John’s.

Both offices are open for Special Ballot voting during the following hours:

    • Monday – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Wednesday – 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • Thursday – 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Saturday – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Sunday – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

There are three additional offices where residents can vote in person by Special Ballot:

  • Fogo Island (1 Northshore Road, Fogo)
  • Gander Bay North (Fire Hall, 247 Main Street, Gander Bay)
  • Centreville-Wareham-Trinity (13 Pickett Ave, Centreville)

These offices are open during the following hours:

    • Monday – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Wednesday – 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • Friday – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The deadline to request a vote by mail Special Ballot kit, or to vote in person by Special Ballot is Monday, April 8, at 6:00 p.m.

For more information, contact the Fogo Island-Cape Freels Returning Office at 709-690-1563, or Elections Newfoundland and Labrador toll-free at 1-877-729-7987 or visit www.elections.gov.nl.ca

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