Yes. To vote by mail in the Provincial Election (NL) you must apply for a special ballot (mail-in).

Newfoundland & Labrador

Q: What are the eligibility requirements to vote in the Provincial election?

You must be a Canadian citizen. You must be at least 18 years old on election day. You must be a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador the day before polling day.

Q: If Iu2019m not a Canadian citizen, can I vote in the Provincial election (NL)?

No. You must be a Canadian citizen to vote in the provincial election.

Q: If I turn 18 on election day, can I vote?

Yes. You can vote on your 18th birthday if it falls on Election Day. If your 18th birthday is the day AFTER the election, you are NOT permitted to vote.

Q: How do I register to vote in the Provincial election (NL)?

You can register online through Elections NL registration portal . You can also contact Elections NL by phone, toll-free or locally, at 1 (877) 729-7987 or by e-mail ( voterslist@electionsnl.ca ) to determine if you are on the Voters List. More information on registering to vote can be found here .

Q: What ID do I need to vote?

You must prove your identity and address to register or to vote. Acceptable ID can be found listed here .

Q: If I do not have a permanent address, can I still vote?

If you cannot present ID that shows your name and address, you must take an oath or affirmation. Contact your district Returning Officer or Elections Newfoundland and Labrador toll-free at 1-877-729-7987 for support. You can either: nn

Provincial Election 2025

What are you voting for in the provincial election?

You vote for one MHA to speak for your district.

Your vote also affects which party forms the Government, who becomes Premier, and what plans move forward (health care, schools, housing, highways, etc.).

Voter Information

Who is running? Find the parties here

Who Votes: All eligible NL residents

Canadian citizens
18 years or older on the day of the election
Residents of Newfoundland & Labrador on the day before the election

How to Vote

ID Needed to Vote: Acceptable ID listed here
How to Register: register online here
Find your District: find your district here
Accessibility Support: find information on accessibility support for voting here

Ways to Vote:

Vote by Mail: Special Ballot (registration required)
Early Voting: Vote in-person if you are not available on Election Day
Wait until Election Day and Vote in-person

Why your vote matters

Choosing your MHA and the party in Government shape decisions that affect you and your family.

Laws and the budget change real things: health care, schools, housing help, roads, and more.

Province vs. City/Town

The Province Newfoundland & Labrador Manages

Health care system (NL Health Services; hospitals, clinics, programs).
Education (K–12 & early learning) — policy, funding, operations of public schools.
Highways & provincial snow clearing (outside municipal streets).
Social supports (Income Support; child protection & related services via CSSD).
Provincial housing programs (Newfoundland & Labrador Housing Corporation).
Policing (RNC as provincial police service) in designated areas.

Your City/Town/Municipality Manages

Snow clearing & local road maintenance on city streets/sidewalks, traffic calming.
Garbage & recycling (Curb It), collection schedules, what goes where.
Water & sewer (service lines, advisories, wastewater treatment).
Zoning, development & permits (rezoning, development approvals, building rules).
Property taxes & city fees that fund local services.
Public transit within cities/towns
By-laws (the City/Town’s power to make and enforce local rules).

LEARN HOW TO VOTE in the CITY OF ST JOHNS ELECTION

What are you voting for?

What is the House of Assembly?

It is the place (in St. John’s) where provincial rules (laws) are made for Newfoundland and Labrador.
Each area (called a district) elects one person to go there.
That person is called an MHA (Member of the House of Assembly).

Who works at the House of Assembly?

MHAs: the people elected from each district.
Government: the party with the most MHAs.
- Its leader becomes the Premier.
- The Premier picks Ministers to run big areas like Health or Education.
Opposition: other MHAs who check and question the Government.
- Holding them accountable to their actions and decisions.
Speaker: makes sure meetings are fair and follow the rules.

What does the House of Assembly do?

Makes laws (the rules we all follow).
Approves the budget (how the province raises and spends money).
Asks questions and reviews the Government’s work.

What are you voting for in the provincial election?

You vote for one MHA to speak for your district.
Your vote also affects which party forms the Government, who becomes Premier, and what plans move forward (health care, schools, housing, highways, etc.).

Words to know

Opposition: other parties/MHAs who check the Government.
District: your voting area.
MHA: the person elected from your district.
Bill: a plan for a law.
Law (Act): a rule passed by the House and signed by the Lieutenant Governor.
Regulation: detailed rules made under a law.
Government: the party with the most MHAs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the eligibility requirements to vote in the Provincial election?

If I’m not a Canadian citizen, can I vote in the Provincial election (NL)?

If I turn 18 on election day, can I vote?

How do I register to vote in the Provincial election (NL)?

Can I vote by mail?

What ID do I need to vote?

If I do not have a permanent address, can I still vote?

LEARN HOW TO VOTE in the CITY OF ST JOHNS ELECTION