Advance Polls closed in the district of Fogo Island-Cape Freels at 8:00 p.m. this evening (April 8). In total, 732 votes were cast at Advance Polls in the communities of Carmanville, Change Islands, Fogo Island Centre, and Wesleyville.

The Advance Poll ballots will be counted on by-election night and will be released along with the regular poll results after the polls close.

Regular polls will be open on Monday, April 15, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. For more information or to find out where to vote on by-election day, visit www.elections.gov.nl.ca/elections/byelection/index.html or call toll-free 1-877-729-7987.

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Rexanne Eddy
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Elections Newfoundland and Labrador
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
709-729-1474
rexanneeddy@electionsnl.ca