(AGENPARL) – mar 13 dicembre 2022 [Elections Manitoba]
news release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 13, 2022
Provincial Byelection in Kirkfield Park Election Day is Today
Today, December 13, is election day for the provincial byelection in Kirkfield Park. Polling places are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
To be eligible to vote, individuals must:
– Be a Canadian citizen
– Be at least 18 years old on election day
– Have lived in Manitoba for at least six months immediately before election day
– Live in the Kirkfield Park electoral division
All voters must show ID to vote, either one piece of government-issued photo identification (such as a driver’s license) or two other documents with their name. Voters are encouraged to bring their voter information card, which can be used as one of the two pieces of ID. A full list of acceptable ID can be found at http://www.electionsmanitoba.ca/en/Voting/IDRequirements.
Many accessibility options are available at polling places, including braille and large print candidate lists, braille ballot templates, magnifying rulers and curbside voting. Voters may also bring someone with them to help them vote or request assistance from a voting officer. The use of assistive devices, including smartphone apps, is also permitted.
Unofficial results will be posted on Elections Manitoba’s website once they become available after the polls close. Official results as verified by the returning officer will be announced on Friday, December 16, in the Kirkfield Park Returning Office and posted online.
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Elections Manitoba is the independent office of the Legislative Assembly responsible for the administration of provincial elections and byelections.
For media inquiries, contact:
Mike Ambrose, Communications Officer
Phone: 204-945-4202 | Toll-free: 1-866-628-6837