The by-election for the vacant Ward 3 Council seat will take place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The City will once again be using a vote-by-mail system.
A by-election is required following the resignation of Ward 3 Councillor Jamie Korab, effective August 28, 2024. Under the Municipal Elections Act, a by-election must be held within three months of the vacancy occurring.
The timeline for the upcoming Ward 3 by-election is below:
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To determine if you are on the list and/or to register if you are not, visit the Voter Registration Portal. Only registered voters for Ward 3 will appear in this feature. You can confirm if you are a resident of Ward 3 by using the Ward Look Up.
Key Dates |
Key dates for the Ward 3 by-election are below:
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Nominations |
In accordance with Section 14(5) of the Municipal Elections Act, SNL 2001, c.M-20-2, as amended, notice is given that October 1 to 8 are the days on which nomination of candidates for Ward 3 Councillor will take place.
Nominations must be in writing and state the name and residence of the candidate and be signed by the proposer and seconder, both of whom shall be present with the candidate, who will also sign signifying their acceptance.
The proposer and seconder must be eligible to vote in this election, meaning they must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older and residents of the City of St. John’s for the 30 days immediately preceding election day.
Nominees are required to contact the City Election Office at election@stjohns.ca or call 709-576-3158 to arrange an appointment for their nomination. For information about the nomination process, candidate qualification and requirements, please visit our candidates information page or review the Candidates Guide to St. John's Municipal Election.
Candidates Guide to St. John's Municipal Election
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Vote |
The City will use a vote-by-mail system for the Ward 3 election. You can confirm if you are a resident of Ward 3 by using the Ward Look Up. A further announcement regarding the voters list and online voter registration will be made available in the coming weeks. Voters are encouraged to vote by mail or drop off completed ballots at the drop box located outside City Hall. Eligible voters may also drop-off or cast their ballots at a satellite drop-off/voting centre on election day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who intend to register to vote at satellite drop-off centre must have acceptable identification available.
The satellite drop-off/voting centre is located at the first floor of the Village Mall, 430 Topsail Roard.
For more information about voting, please visit the voter information page
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Accessibility |
The City is committed to making elections accessible and seeks advice from the City’s Inclusion Advisory Committee to improve accessibility. The following is a list of actions and initiatives taken by the City to support accessibility for the Ward 3 By-Election:
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Contact Information |
Any inquiries concerning the election should be forwarded to the Election Coordinator at election@stjohns.ca. Residents can also call 709-576-3158 for more information. |
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