New for Spruce Woods Byelection: Elections Manitoba offers digital voter information cards, more voting opportunities
Voting in the Spruce Woods byelection will be easier than ever, with more voting days and new digital voter information cards that bring election information to eligible voters’ fingertips.
Election day for the Spruce Woods provincial byelection is Aug. 26.
Paper voter information cards have been mailed to all registered voters in Spruce Woods.
WHAT’S NEW:
OPTION TO DOWNLOAD YOUR VOTER INFORMATION CARD
Spruce Woods voters can also get their voter information card for the byelection online.
The cards make voting faster, and can be used as a piece of ID, but you can still vote without one.
Eligible voters 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
This card makes voting faster, by helping poll staff find an individual on the voter’s list. The card also suggests convenient voting locations and confirms the voter’s registration.
WHAT’S NEW:
MORE VOTING DAYS AT THE LOCAL ELECTION OFFICE
The Local Election Office will have three additional days of voting, including voting on election day.
Vote at the Local Election Office from the start of advance voting, Saturday, Aug. 16 until election day, Tuesday, Aug. 26.
The Spruce Woods Local Election Office is located at Unit 3, 811 18th St. N. in the Corral Centre in Brandon.
Ways to get voting information
Voters can always check their registration on Elections Manitoba’s website. A complete list of polling locations and dates is shared there during an election or byelection.
The Local Election Office is also available for all election questions. They can help voters find out where and when to cast their ballot and help with registration or voter cards. Voters can call (204) 726-6111 or visit in person at Brandon’s Corral Centre.
Spruce Woods residents who want a Voter Information Card can also email the local election office at SpruceWoods@electionsmanitoba.ca.
Update registration
Using the Elections Manitoba website for registration updates saves time at the polling station.
Voters can report any changes to their address or name online at electionsmanitoba.ca/register. A piece of ID — like a driver’s licence — is needed for the update.
Eligible voters who wish to access their digital voter information card will have to first check that their registration is up to date.
The local election office can also help voters update their information on the voters list.
Spruce Woods Local Election Office
Unit 3, 811 18th St. N. in the Corral Centre
Brandon, MB
Telephone: 204-726-6111| Toll-free: 1-833-891-1011
SpruceWoods@electionsmanitoba.ca
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily except Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.