My Voter Info
My Voter Info is your all-in-one tool for finding what you need for Election Day. Enter your address to look up your designated polling location, ward and school subdivision.
What are we voting for?
On November 13, Regina residents will be voting for a Mayor, Councillors and School Board Trustees.
City Council makes decisions on things like water, roads, public transit, parks, recreation, garbage & recycling, building permits, fire & protective services, and the safety and quality of neighbourhoods. School Board Trustees play an important role in the learning experience of current and future students.
As residents, you help by voting to elect the candidates who will represent the city through these various roles for the next four years.
Who Can Vote
You are eligible to vote if you meet the following criteria as of November 13, 2024:
- You are a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years of age on the day of the election
- You have resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months
- You are a resident of Regina or you have owned assessable land within the municipality for at least three consecutive months
A voter must vote in the city ward and public school board subdivision in which they reside; or must be the owner of assessable land situated in the municipality.
Other Eligibility Considerations
- Post-secondary students living in Regina, who are Canadian citizens and 18+ are eligible to vote.
- The 3-months in Regina/6-months in Saskatchewan residency clause does not apply.
- Permanent residents (PRs) are not eligible to vote.
Contact Elections Regina If you have questions about voter eligibility.
Where to Vote
Find your designated polling location by looking up your address at My Voter Info. This tool will also show your ward and school subdivision.
Ward Boundaries & Subdivisions
Recently, a ward boundary review took place to ensure equitable representation from ward councillors. These new ward boundaries will come into effect for the 2024 Election.
Use the Interactive Map below to check which ward and school subdivision you're in for this year's election. You can also use the My Voter Info tool to look up your polling location, ward and school subdivision.
Voter Identification
When you go to vote, you must bring either:
- One piece of government-issued photo ID that shows your name, address and photo, OR
- Two pieces of government-issued ID that both show your name and at least one must have your address
Acceptable forms of identification include those issued by the Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan, a municipality or a government agency.
How to Register as a Voter
Voters can print and fill out a Voter Registration Form and bring it to any Advance or Regular Poll. Printed forms will also be available at polling locations.
If you need to update or correct your voter details (e.g. changing your name or address) please fill out this application to amend the Voter List.
The deadline for early online voter registration was October 22. This option is no longer available.
Why do I have to Register?
The City of Regina moved to a Registered Voters List!
Voters can now register or update their information online (before October 22) before heading to the polls. No more paper registration forms! Being registered ahead of time makes voting faster, however, eligible voters can still register in person at a Poll Station during the election. To reduce waste, voter information cards will only be sent by mail if requested by the voter.
*In September 2023, City Council approved the use of a registered voters list and authorized the Returning Officer to enter into an Information Sharing Agreement with Elections Saskatchewan in accordance with section 55 of The Local Government Election Act, 2015. Elections Saskatchewan will share their voter registration data with Elections Regina to establish the voter registry list.
New! Digital Voter Information Card
Elections Regina is switching to digital Voter Information Cards. Voters who provided their email address when registering or updating their voter information online will receive their Voter Information Card by email in mid-late October.
You are not required to have a Voter Information Card to vote. Voters can use My Voter Info to find their Voter Information online and Election Officials will be able to look up your information at the polling station.
If you wish to receive a paper Voter Information Card, please contact elections@regina.ca or call 306-751-4479.
Ways to Vote
We offer many ways to make voting easy and accessible. Follow the links below to learn more about each method of voting.
| Regular Polls | Regular Polls will be open on Election Day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The City will be offering free transit on Election Day. |
| Advance Polls | Anyone can vote early at Advanced Polls. Advanced Polls take place from November 1 to 4. Learn more about Advanced Poll locations throughout the city. A drive-through polling station will also be available at City Hall. |
| Mobile Polls (Vote in Residence) |
Voters who are unable to visit a polling station due to disability or limited mobility can apply to have a representative come to them to cast their vote. Mobile Polls take place from Friday, November 1 to Wednesday, November 13. The deadline to apply was Tuesday, October 22. |
| Special Polls | Voters in hospitals, senior centres or special care facilities can take advantage of our Special Polls stations. |
| Mail-in Ballots (Vote by Mail) |
All eligible voters have the option to apply to mail in their ballot. Voters can apply online or by email, mail, fax or in person at the Election Office. Ballots must be received at the Elections Regina Office before 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. |
What to Expect at the Polls
Watch our video or read the points below to find out what you can expect when you visit the polls on Election Day.
Heading to the Polls
- Find your designated polling location by using the My Voter Info tool online. On Election Day, voters will go to the polling location they are assigned to based on their residential address.
- Polling locations will have yellow signs to help you find your way.
- Be sure to bring your government-issued photo I.D. or other acceptable forms of I.D. with you.
Checking In
- When you arrive, a Poll Clerk will ask if you have registered to vote and have your I.D. with you.
- Don't worry if you haven't registered or are unsure, an Elections Official will assist you.
- If you requested a digital Voter Information Card by email, you should have this ready to present.
- If you haven't registered or your registered information is incorrect, the Poll Clerk will ask you to fill out a Voter Registration Form or Amendment Form.
- Once checked in, you'll be directed to the next station to receive your ballot.
Receiving Your Ballot
- An Elections Official will review your voter information in the registry, check your I.D. and confirm your ward and school board information is correct.
- You are eligible to vote for:
- Mayor, Councillor, and either Public School Board Trustee or Separate School Board Trustees
- Mayor and Councillor only*
- You are eligible to vote for:
- The Elections Official will then issue your ballot and present it to you in a secrecy sleeve. Once you receive your ballot, you'll be directed to a voting compartment and your name will be struck from the list to indicate that you have voted.
Voting
- At the voting compartment, you will find a pen and instructions on how to mark your ballot correctly.
- Remove your ballot from the secrecy sleeve and fill in the oval beside your candidate of choice in each category.
- For Mayor, Councillor, and Public School Board Trustee, you may only vote for one (1) candidate in each category.
- For Separate School Board Trustees, you may vote for up to seven (7) candidates.
- When you are finished marking your ballot, place it back into the secrecy sleeve to keep your vote confidential and continue to the next station.
Deposit your Ballot
- Hand your secrecy sleeve containing your ballot to the Election Official.
- They will check that your ballot is initialled and guide you on how to deposit your ballot.
- Once you're done with voting, you'll be directed towards the exit.
*If you have lived in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding Election Day but have only owned land in this municipality for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding Election Day and do not reside in this municipality, you are not eligible to vote for a school board trustee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about voting in the 2024 Municipal & School Board Election.
Where do I go to vote?
You can find your polling location by searching your address on the “My Voter Info” tool.
If your address does not appear under this tool, please try the “ward boundary” map tool.
Residents MUST go to their designated polling location on Election Day.
I didn’t get a voter information card. Do I need it to vote?
You do not need a voter info card to vote. Just show up at your designated polling location with your I.D.
Voters who provided their email by October 22 were emailed a voter info card. Otherwise, there was a general election information card delivered to all households which directed residents to find their voter details online through our My Voter Info tool by typing in their address.
Do I need to bring my I.D.?
Yes. You MUST bring government-issued photo I.D. to the polls to vote. If you don’t have a photo I.D., two pieces of I.D. without a photo will suffice, but at least one of them must have your name and address on it. If you do not have any I.D., you can have someone vouch for you that you are who you say you are.
Are polling stations accessible?
Yes. All Polling Locations are accessible to persons who use mobility-assisted devices.
Will the City offer free transit services on Election Day?
Free bus transit will be available for both conventional and Paratransit users on Election Day, including your return trip. Let the driver know you're a voter as you board the bus. There's no pass or card needed.
My poll is lined up and it’s almost 8 o’clock! Will I still get to vote?
Yes. As long as you are in line before 8 p.m. you will be able to vote.
What is a ward?
A ward is the district of the municipality in which you live. Voters are assigned to a polling area within their ward, determined by their address. Click the link below to search for your ward by address.
How do I know who’s running in my ward?
As candidates are approved throughout the nomination period (September 25 to October 9), their profiles will be posted under Who’s Running?
Can I vote in a ward or school division other than my own?
No.
Can I vote more than once?
No. Voters are struck from the Voters List when they are given their ballot.
What if I can’t vote on Election Day or can’t get to my polling location?
To make voting easy and accessible, we offer several ways to cast a ballot that fits your schedule and unique needs. View Ways to Vote to learn about the other ways you can vote in this election.
I’m a Regina voter living abroad. Can I vote?
The only way you can vote from abroad is if you apply for a Mail-in Ballot in person before leaving.
Can I vote if I don’t have a fixed address?
If you have no fixed address, you can fill out a Certification of Identity and Residence Form and get it signed by an administrator at a shelter such as the YMCA or Salvation Army. You will then be able to vote in the same ward as the shelter by bringing that form as one piece of required ID plus another piece of ID.
View this list of acceptable forms of identification.
I have been away from my residence in Regina for my work as a member of the Canadian Forces or as the spouse/dependent of a member of the Canadian Forces. Can I vote?
Yes. You are considered a resident of the last place you resided before your service.
How will votes be tabulated?
Vote tabulating machines will be located at each polling station. When a voter places their ballot in the vote tabulating machine, the machine deposits it into an attached sealed ballot box. When polls close, the final count from each machine is transmitted remotely from each polling station to Elections Regina. Voting results will be made live starting at 8 p.m. on Election Day (November 13). The Chief Returning Officer will make an official declaration of results at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Can a candidate run who has a criminal record?
Mayor and Councillor candidates are not required to complete a criminal record check, as per The Local Government Elections Act, and City Council’s vote on this in the spring. Having a criminal record does not affect their eligibility to run for office. School Board Trustees are, however, required to provide a criminal record check.
There is also nothing in the legislation that prohibits a person who has been charged with an offence from running for Mayor or Councillor.
The onus is on the candidate to review the eligibility requirements and ensure that they are in compliance.
We encourage voters to do their research on candidates running and make informed decisions on who they are voting for.
What happens if there are two candidates with really close numbers… would there be a recount?
A recount can be requested in accordance with Section 158(1) of The Local Government Elections Act, 2015. It must be a request into the returning officer. The circumstance is listed under the Act 158 (1) Subsection (2).
(the difference between the number of votes cast for any elected member and the candidate having the next highest number of votes is less than the number of ballots counted but objected to plus all rejected ballots, except those on which no vote was made)
What happens in the event of a tie?
If there is an exact tie, then a by-election would be called with the specific two members of the tie only.
What are the rules around third-party advertising and support for candidates?
The advertising sections within the legislation do not deal with advancing the goals of a third-party organization. Candidates and any third parties wanting to get involved in the election should seek their own legal advice to ensure compliance.
Any restrictions relating to election activities, including advertising, are outlined in the offence sections of The Local Government Election Act, 2015. Neither the City nor the Returning Officer enforce the offence sections of the Act.
Any further questions around this would be better directed to the Province as the Ministry of Government Relations is responsible for the administration of The Local Government Elections Act, 2015, with the Ministry of Justice conducting any prosecutions of offences with respect to this legislation.
What happens to the ballots after the election?
The ballots remain sealed in a secure location for three months, after which they are destroyed.
What about a power outage? Would that affect Election Day?
We have backup plans in place. All voter tabulating machines have a battery life of about 4 hours, so we don’t anticipate there being any issues around that.
Q: What happens if there is a snowstorm?
In the event of a major weather event, we would work closely with our winter maintenance department to ensure priority clearing of our polling locations to ensure voters can safely get to the polls.
