Advance Polls closed in the District of Waterford Valley at 8:00 p.m. this evening (August 15). In total, 776 votes were cast at the Advance Polls.

The Advance Poll ballots will be counted on by-election night and will be released along with the regular poll results after the polls close.

Regular polls will be open on Thursday, August 22, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. For more information or to find out where to vote on by-election day, visit www.elections.gov.nl.ca/elections/byelection/index.html or call toll-free 1-877-729-7987.

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Media contact
Rexanne Eddy
Communications and Training Officer, ATIPP Coordinator
Elections Newfoundland and Labrador
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
709-729-1474
rexanneeddy@electionsnl.ca