Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is encouraging residents to add, update or confirm their personal information on the Voters List in advance of the upcoming 2020 School Trustee By-Election for Winnipeg School Division Wards 3 and 4.
Winnipeggers who are eligible participate in the by-election – which takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2020 – can check their information by using the online voter registration tool at winnipeg.ca/byelection2020.
The City of Winnipeg utilizes the National Register of Electors, compiled by Elections Canada, as the basis for the Voters List. However, it is still important for residents who have recently changed their name or address to update their personal information. Ensuring that the correct information is captured on the Voters List accelerates the overall voting process.
Voters must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
- A Canadian citizen; and
- 18 years of age or older on By-Election Day (March 21, 2020); and
- An actual resident of the School Division for a period of at least six months (since September 21, 2019); and
- An actual resident in the School Division Ward on By-Election Day (March 21, 2020).
If your name is not on the list and you meet the voter eligibility criteria, you can still cast a ballot by presenting your ID and taking an oath at your voting location. All voters are required to provide valid identification.
Winnipeggers wanting to confirm their voter information can do so using the online registration tool or by contacting 311.