Election Information

ELECTION CIRCULARS TO CITIES, TOWNS AND LOCAL SERVICE DISTRICTS

Municipal Elections – General Election 2025 Deferral Order

Municipal General Election – 2025

Municipal Election Guide

Reminder First Meeting and Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor

AT A GLANCE 2025

At a Glance Municipal General Election 2025

Mail Voting At a Glance Municipal General Election 2025

At a Glance Local Service District Election 2025

MUNICIPAL ELECTION FORMS

Municipal elections are subject to the Municipal Elections Act.

2025 Municipal Election Forms

When the Returning Officer has completed the required Municipal Election Forms, a copy should be submitted directly to the Department by email at municipalelections@gov.nl.ca or by fax at 709-729-7491.

Municipal Election Forms (MEFs) are available online for the use of Returning Officers/municipalities for the purpose of administering municipal general elections.  Members of the public who require specific forms (i.e. MEF-11 – Proxy Application) must obtain forms directly from a Returning Officer, as per the Municipal Elections Act.

Notice to federal public servants who fall under Part 7 of the Public Service Employment Act, before you become a candidate, you must request and obtain permission from the Public Service Commission of Canada. Use this link: I want to become a candidate – Canada.ca.

LOCAL SERVICE DISTRICT ELECTION FORMS

2025 Local Service District Forms

SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR ELECTION OF LOCAL SERVICE DISTRICT COMMITTEES

Sample Script for Election of Local Service District Committees

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions


CONTACT INFORMATION

Municipal Elections

For questions regarding municipal elections please call or e-mail your regional office at:

  • Eastern Regional Office: 729-0259
  • Western / Labrador Regional Office: 637-2332
  • Central Regional Office: 256-1050

E-mail: MunicipalElections@gov.nl.ca

 

Local Service District Elections

For questions regarding local service district elections please contact:

Michelle Sheppard
709-637-8030

E-mail: MunicipalElections@gov.nl.ca