Elections Newfoundland and Labrador is now accepting Special Ballot Vote-By-Mail applications for the 2025 General Election.

Any resident of Newfoundland and Labrador who is a Canadian Citizen 18 years of age or older by October 14, 2025 (Election Day), can apply to vote by mail using the “Request a Special Ballot” button on the Elections Newfoundland and Labrador website.

After nominations close on Tuesday, September 23, at 2:00 p.m., Elections Newfoundland and Labrador will begin to mail-out the voting kits containing the ballots, voting instructions, and a list of officially nominated candidates.

The deadline to request a Special Ballot Vote-By-Mail kit is Thursday, October 2, at 8:00 p.m.

Once a Special Ballot Vote-By-Mail application has been processed and a kit has been issued, the voter can no longer vote at the advanced or regular polls. Vote-By-Mail kits must be returned to District Offices by Wednesday, October 8, at 4:00 p.m., or to Elections NL Headquarters (Suite 100, 24 Stavanger Drive, St. John’s) by Saturday, October 11, at 4:00 p.m.

For more information, please 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.

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Media contact
Claire Carter
Elections Newfoundland and Labrador
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
709-697-1378
clairecarter@electionsnl.ca