Premier Wab Kinew announced today (Friday) that a by-election for the provincial constituency of Spruce Woods will be held on Tuesday, August 26th.
The necessary documents for the by-election were signed and issued today. The chief electoral officer will be issuing an additional news release in the upcoming days that will indicate polling times, locations and the dates, and locations of advance polls.
There are 57 seats in the Manitoba legislature, which currently includes 34 New Democrats, 20 Progressive Conservatives, one independent Liberal, one independent member and one vacant seat.
Candidates for the Spruce Woods Riding:
-Stephen Reid, representing the Liberal Party of Manitoba
-Colleen Robbins, representing the Conservative Party of Manitoba
-Ray Bertholet, representing the NDP Party of Manitoba
Election day is August 26. Advance voting begins August 16.
INFORMATION FOR VOTERS
Eligible voters can vote anywhere — at any advance poll, or on election day.
Voting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, except Sunday noon to 6:00 p.m.
You can find all polling locations online at www.electionsmanitoba.ca.
Register to Vote Voters can save time at the polls by updating their registration — with any name or address changes — before heading to a polling place.
Eligible voters can visit www.electionsmanitoba.ca/register to register or update their information by August 7. Alternatively, voters can contact the local election office.
All registered voters will receive a voter information card. Voting is faster and easier when registered before the election, but Manitobans can still register at the poll when they vote. Just bring ID.
Who Can Vote?
Residents of the Spruce Woods electoral division who:
• Are Canadian citizens;
• Are at least 18 years old on election day; and
• Have lived in Manitoba for at least six months immediately before election day.
Bring ID All voters must show ID to register or vote, and there are many options.
For a complete list of acceptable ID, visit www.electionsmanitoba.ca/downloads/Acceptable_ID_En.pdf
Employment Opportunities
Elections Manitoba is hiring Spruce Woods residents to work at polling places.
Apply online at www.electionsmanitoba.ca.
Spruce Woods Local Election Office
Unit 3, 811 18th Street N in the Corral Centre Brandon,
MB Telephone: 204-726-6111| Toll-free: 1-833-891-1011
SpruceWoods@electionsmanitoba.ca
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily except Sunday, noon to 6:00 p.m.