Important Election Dates
City of St. John's 2021 Municipal Election
For Candidates
| Residency required to qualify as candidate | Sunday, July 25, 2021 |
| First day for nominations | Tuesday, August 24, 2021 |
| Last day for nominations | Tuesday, August 31, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw nomination | Wednesday, September 1, 2021 |
| Last day to apply for a recount | Friday, October 1, 2021 |
| Swearing-in ceremony | Tuesday, October 12, 2021 |
| Last day to file campaign contribution/ expense declaration | Thursday, October 28, 2021 |
For Voters
| Residency required to qualify as a voter | Sunday, August 29, 2021 |
| Mailing day for Vote by Mail kits | second week in September |
| Last day to mail return envelope | Thursday September 23, 2021* |
| Election period (approximately)* | Thursday September 9 to Tuesday September 28, 2021 |
| Election Day | Tuesday September 28, 2021 |
*Please note dates are subject to change and are based on Canada Post Delivery Standards.