Saskatchewan’s Acting Chief Electoral Officer, Dave Wilkie, confirmed today that Writs have been issued for the November 7, 2011 General Election in Saskatchewan.
“The issuance of Writs signal the official start of the 27th General Provincial Election” said Mr. Wilkie. “Over the next 28 days you will see an increase in election related activities, culminating on Election Day, which is November 7, 2011.”
Writs of Election have been forwarded to each Returning Officer in Saskatchewan’s 58 constituencies and local Returning Offices in all 58 constituencies are now open to the public. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday and 12 noon – 6 p.m. Saturday.
As of today, candidates may officially be nominated for the November 7, 2011 election. Any person wishing to become a candidate may pick up a nomination package from their local Returning Office during office hours.
Candidates have until 2:00 p.m. C.S.T. on Nomination Day, Saturday, October 22, 2011, to file their nomination papers with the Returning Officer in the constituency they wish to run in.
Revision of the Voters’ List is from October 13-26, 2011. Eligible voters may have their names added to the Voters’ List or have a revision made by contacting their constituency Returning Office. Having your name on the Voters’ List makes voting easier.
This election all voters must show proof of their identity and their place of ordinary residence. Acceptable identification can be photo ID issued by a government agency with your name and address (e.g. driver’s licence) or two original pieces of valid authorized identification (e.g. phone bill and health card).
If an eligible voter is unable to show ID, this person may still vote by having an eligible voter who knows them, vouch for their identity and place of residence. The person vouching must have valid authorized identification and can only vouch for one person.
Inquires can also be directed to Elections Saskatchewan at 1-877-958-8683 or email info@elections.sk.ca. Individuals with a hearing or speech impairment can call TTY 1-855-281-4491.