Today, Travis Wooley, Chief Electoral Officer (Acting) of Newfoundland and Labrador, issued an election writ to the Returning Officer for the District of Baie Verte-Green Bay. The by-election will take place on Monday, May 27, 2024.

The following key dates apply to this election:

• Election Day – Monday, May 27. Polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
• Advance Poll – Tuesday, May 21. Polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
• Deadline for Candidate Nominations – Monday, May 6 at 2:00 p.m.

All times listed above are half an hour earlier in most of Labrador.

Electors are encouraged to visit the Elections Newfoundland and Labrador website (www.elections.gov.nl.ca) for information pertaining to voting qualifications, Election Day voting locations, Advance Poll locations, Special Ballot voting, and more.

Inquiries can also be made by calling Elections Newfoundland and Labrador toll-free at 1-877-729-7987 or local at 709-729-0712.

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