There are approximately 70,000 residents in St. John’s who are eligible to vote. Residents of St. John’s who are 18 or older and who have ordinary residence at least 30 days before the election are eligible to vote. 

Voters List
The City receives the Voters List from Election NL. Voters who are on the list will receive a vote by mail kit in September during the election period. Voters can ensure they are on the voters list and receive a vote by mail kit by:

1. Checking the Voter Registration Portal to ensure they are listed, if not, register to vote.
2. Downloading and submitting the Inclusion, Update, or Removal on Voter’s List Form and acceptable identification.
3. Calling 311 or 754-CITY (2489) for assistance.
4. Visiting Access St. John’s, located on the main floor of City Hall at 10 New Gower Street with acceptable identification.

 
Make your Vote Count
Find out who the candidates are after the nomination period. Candidates will be officially announced on September 2. 
The election period is approximately the second week in September up to 8:00 pm on election day, September 28.
Vote by mail kits should begin arriving to voters by mid September. When you receive your vote by mail kit, follow these instructions:

1. Sign and detach your voter declaration form at the bottom of the instruction sheet.
2. Complete your ballot by voting for:
   • 1 Mayor
   • 1 Deputy mayor
   • 1 Ward Councillor
   • Up to 4 Ward Councillors
3. Refold your ballot, place it inside the white secrecy envelope and seal it.
4. Place the sealed secrecy envelope and the signed voter declaration inside the yellow return envelope and seal it.
5. Return it to the City of St. John’s in 1 of 3 ways:
   • Drop it into any Canada Post mailbox by Thursday, September 23
   • Drop it inside the ballot box located outside City Hall up to 8:00 pm on Election Day, September 28
   • Drop it off at a Satellite Drop off Centre in your ward on Election Day only from 8am - 8pm

Find your nearest Satellite Drop off Centre below.