2024 Ward 3 By-Election

A by-election took place on November 5, 2024 to replace Ward 3 Councillor Jamie Korab, who resigned effective August 28, 2024. Under the Municipal Elections Act, a by-election must be held within three months of the vacancy occurring.

Greg Noseworthy won the election.

Candidates included:

Scott Fitzgerald
Walter Harding
Mark House
Paul Morgan
Greg Noseworthy

Results

The vote count for the Ward-3 By-Election can be found on the results page.

View Results

Key Dates

Key dates for the Ward 3 by-election are below:

Nominations open - Tuesday, October 1
Nominations close - Tuesday, October 8
Last day to withdraw nomination - Wednesday, October 9
Election period begins - Friday, October 18
Vote by Mail Kits Begin to be Distributed - Week of October 18
Last day to return vote by mail via Canada Post - Wednesday, October 30
Election day - Tuesday, November 5

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:

A vote by mail format allows voters to cast their vote from home.
Election information can be found on the City’s website, social media, and through postal mail.
Election information may be available in alternate format. Please contact the Election Coordinator for more information.
Accommodations may be available upon request. Please contact the Election Coordinator for more information. If American Sign Language interpretation is required, a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice is required.
Election materials meet Clear Print Guidelines, where possible.
Tactile voting template for voters who are Blind or have low vision available on request.
Satellite drop off centre accessibility information:

Accessible parking and drop off
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals welcome
Wayfinding signage
Voters may drop off completed voting kits or vote on site
Braille voting materials available on request
Privacy voting booths include: pens, large print voting instructions and list of candidates, magnifier and additional lighting
Use of personal assistive devices to mark ballot (own pen, mobile device, smart phone, reader apps, etc.)
Election staff assistance available on request

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.