Elections

Municipal elections take place every four years on a date set by the provincial government for all municipalities in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Municipal Election determines your municipal governance for the next four years. Casting your ballot allows you to elect officials who will make decisions on your behalf.

The current St. John's City Council was elected on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. A by-election took place on March 12 for a vacancy in Ward 4 and on November 5 for Ward 3. 

Next General Municipal Election

The next general election will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Please check back for important election dates approximately 4-5 months before the election.

The City of St. John's has been using a vote by mail (VBM) system since 2001.

Council Composition

The City of St. John's has 11 positions on Council:

• Mayor
• Deputy Mayor
• Councillor at Large (four positions)
• Councillor - Ward 1
• Councillor - Ward 2
• Councillor - Ward 3
• Councillor - Ward 4
• Councillor - Ward 5

Legislation

The following legislation is used to govern all aspects of the City of St. John's Municipal Election:

• City of St. John's Act
• Municipal Elections Act
• St. John's Municipal Elections Vote by Mail By-Law
• St. Johns Election Finance By-Law
• St. John's Sign By-Law
• Councillor Code of Conduct By-Law
• Municipal Conduct Act 

Elections

The Chief Returning Officer - our City Clerk - administers the election. 

Information for candidates

Information for voters

Past election results

View our Past election results.