Conception Bay North residents displaced by wildfire will be able to vote in their district, Elections NL says. Photo by File photo /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentElections Newfoundland and Labrador says it is committed to ensuring that all eligible voters impacted by the Conception Bay North wildfires can cast their ballot in the Carbonear-Trinity-Bay De Verde district, even if they are displaced from their permanent residence.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentDisplaced electors have several voting options in the General Election:Article contentArticle content1. Early Voting at Any Returning OfficeArticle contentArticle contentAll electors can vote for their home district by special ballot at any of the 70+ Elections NL offices throughout the province until Tuesday, Oct.7, at 6 p.m. In addition, a Special Ballot voting day will be announced for the Salem Community Centre shortly.Article content2. Advance Poll Voting in the DistrictArticle contentOn Advance Poll Day (October 7), electors can vote at any advance poll location within the Carbonear-Trinity-Bay De Verde district.Article content3. Election Day Voting for Displaced ElectorsArticle contentOn Election Day (October 14), displaced electors from the following communities (polls):Article contentOchre Pit Cove (Poll 10) Western Bay (Poll 11) Broad Cove (Poll 11) Blackhead (Poll 11) Adams Cove (Poll 12) Kingston (Poll 13) Small Point (Poll 13) Spout Cove (Poll 13)Article contentMay vote at any of the following locations:Article contentRonayne Law Office (66 Powell Drive, Carbonear) John Hoskins Community Centre (575 Main Street, Old Perlican) Ronnie Johnson Community Centre (Main Road, Western Bay) Elections NL Headquarters (24 Stavanger Drive, St. John’s)Article contentArticle contentAll other electors in the district must vote at their assigned polling station.Article content4. Vote-By-MailArticle contentDisplaced residents can request a Vote-By-Mail kit to be sent to their temporary address using an alternative service. The ballot will be counted in their home district of Carbonear-Trinity-Bay De Verde. Applications are accepted until Thursday, October 2, at 8 p.m. Electors are responsible for meeting all associated deadlines.Article contentVoting for First RespondersArticle contentFirst responders and volunteers who are away from their home districts supporting wildfire recovery efforts can vote by Special Ballot at the nearby Elections NL offices in Carbonear and Adams Cove, or any of the other 70+ Elections NL offices in the province. In addition, a Special Ballot voting day will be held at the Salem Community Centre with dates and times announced shortly.Article contentFor more information, contact Elections Newfoundland and Labrador toll-free at 1-877-729-7987 or visit the Elections Newfoundland and Labrador website: www.elections.gov.nl.ca.Article content
Voting information for displaced electors in Conception Bay North
