News releases

    DateTitle
    June 23, 2026Elections Saskatchewan tables 2025-2026 Annual Report
    May 1, 2026Check, update, or add your voter information in May
    March 19, 2026Elections Saskatchewan releases final volume of post-election reporting
    March 4, 2026Elections Saskatchewan hosts course on trusted elections
    January 27, 2026Elections Saskatchewan releases new strategic plan prioritizing stakeholder trust and confidence
    November 12, 2025Elections Saskatchewan releases two post-election reports – including recommendations for legislative updates
    July 3, 2025Elections Saskatchewan tables 2024-2025 annual report
    June 2, 2025Statement of Votes for October 2024 General Election released
    May 14, 2025Issues Remain with Saskatchewan’s Referendum and Plebiscite Legislation
    November 20, 2024Saskatchewan’s 30th General Election concludes with Return of the Writs
    November 19, 2024Op/Ed: We all should take pride in our commitment to democracy
    November 9, 2024Final Count complete for Saskatchewan’s 30th General Election
    November 8, 2024What’s to come in Saskatchewan’s General Election: The Final Count
    October 30, 2024Second Preliminary Count completed today
    October 29, 2024What’s to come in Saskatchewan’s General Election: Second of three-stage process
    October 29, 2024First Preliminary Count complete
    October 28, 2024Voting Week ends today across Saskatchewan
    October 21, 2024Voting week begins tomorrow in Saskatchewan’s 30th General Election
    October 12, 2024243 official candidates in October 2024 Provincial Election
    October 1, 2024Saskatchewan’s 30th General Election officially underway
    August 30, 2024Op/Ed: Sask Votes 2024: A different voting experience
    August 21, 2024Op/Ed: Sask Votes 2024: Working collaboratively to build relationships and trust
    July 31, 2024Op/Ed: A modern voting system, built on service, integrity and innovation
    June 4, 2024Elections Saskatchewan now accepting vote-by-mail applications
    May 31, 2024Elections Saskatchewan tables 2023-2024 annual report
    May 1, 2024May is Voter Registration Month in Saskatchewan
    December 6, 2023Saskatchewan CEO Michael Boda completes term as President of COGEL
    October 4, 2023New constituency maps for 2024 General Election now online
    August 22, 2023Final Count complete for three provincial by-elections
    August 16, 2023Proposed Directives for 2024 Provincial Election considered by BOIE
    August 15, 2023Remarks of the Chief Electoral Officer before the Board of Internal Economy
    August 15, 2023Ballot Confirmation Count complete
    August 11, 2023Unofficial results in three provincial by-elections
    August 10, 2023End of Voting Week in three provincial by-elections
    August 3, 2023Voting Week begins in three provincial by-elections
    July 25, 2023Final list of candidates in three provincial by-elections
    July 13, 2023Writs issued for three Saskatchewan by-elections – Voting Week held from August 3-10
    June 26, 2023Elections SK tables 2022-2023 Annual Report
    June 23, 2023Elections SK releases new strategic plan
    May 1, 2023May proclaimed as Voter Registration Month
    November 30, 2022Saskatchewan United Party added to Register of Political Parties
    October 17, 2022Chief Electoral Officer sets the stage for modernizing Saskatchewan’s elections
    October 8, 2022Saskatoon Meewasin by-election Final Count complete
    September 27, 2022Unofficial results in Saskatoon Meewasin provincial by-election
    September 26, 2022Last day to vote in Saskatoon Meewasin provincial by-election
    September 20, 2022Advance voting begins today in Saskatoon Meewasin by-election
    September 10, 2022Five candidates in Saskatoon Meewasin by-election
    August 29, 2022Writ issued for Saskatoon Meewasin by-election on September 26, 2022
    July 28, 2022Elections Saskatchewan tables 2021-2022 Annual Report
    June 28, 2022Volume Three of Report on Saskatchewan’s 29th General Election released
    April 28, 2022Provincial Constituency Boundaries Commission Appointed
    February 28, 2022Final Count complete for Athabasca by-election
    February 17, 2022Second Preliminary Count complete in Athabasca by-election
    February 15, 2022Preliminary results in Athabasca by-election
    February 15, 2022Today is the last day to vote in Athabasca by-election
    February 9, 2022Five straight days of advance voting starts today in Athabasca by-election
    January 29, 2022Candidate nominations close in Athabasca by-election
    January 18, 2022Writ issued for Athabasca by-election on February 15, 2022
    November 8, 2021CEO Assessment of Saskatchewan’s Constituency Boundary Legislation & Processes released
    November 4, 2021Dr. Michael Boda re-appointed as Chief Electoral Officer
    September 27, 2021Volume Two of Report on Saskatchewan’s 29th General Election released
    September 24, 2021Volume Two of Report on Saskatchewan’s 29th General Election to be dedicated to pioneer in Canadian electoral assessment
    August 25, 2021CEO recommends solution to provincial – municipal election overlap
    August 11, 2021CEO releases paper outlining vision for future elections
    July 30, 2021Elections SK tables 2020-21 Annual Report
    July 19, 2021Volume One of Statement of Votes from Saskatchewan’s 29th General Election released
    November 18, 2020Writs of election returned, concluding Saskatchewan’s 29th General Election
    November 13, 2020No automatic requests for recount
    November 8, 2020Final count complete for Saskatchewan’s 29th General Election
    November 7, 2020Final count – 5 p.m. update
    November 7, 2020Final count – 1 p.m. update
    October 29, 2020Second preliminary count day 2 – end of day update
    October 29, 2020Second preliminary count day 2 – 1 p.m. update
    October 28, 2020Second preliminary count day 1 – end of day update
    October 28, 2020Second preliminary count day 1 – 1 p.m. update
    October 27, 2020Update on first preliminary results, looking toward second preliminary count
    October 26, 2020Results may look different for this election
    October 26, 2020Polls open across Saskatchewan for the last day of voting
    October 22, 2020Vote by mail applications mailed by constituency
    October 20, 2020Five straight days of advance voting begins today at Noon
    October 17, 2020More than 61,000 vote by mail applications approved by Elections Saskatchewan
    October 10, 2020236 candidates let their name stand for election
    September 29, 2020Writs of election issued by Chief Electoral Officer
    September 18, 2020On October 26, give a day to Saskatchewan’s democracy — your democracy
    September 4, 2020Chief Electoral Officer recommends preparations continue for an October 26 vote
    August 17, 2020Voters can apply today to vote by mail in October election
    August 14, 2020Third meeting of Electoral Advisory Group takes place
    August 5, 2020Voting safely is our priority
    July 29, 2020Recruiting election workers for Saskatchewan’s October 26 General Election
    July 13, 2020Planning ramps up to protect voters and workers for Saskatchewan’s largest event
    July 10, 2020Second meeting of Electoral Advisory Group takes place
    June 5, 2020First meeting of Electoral Advisory Group takes place
    May 13, 2020Regulatory changes provide clarification on Chief Electoral Officer authority
    March 10, 2020Wexit Saskatchewan added to Register of Political Parties
    March 4, 2020Elections Saskatchewan preparing to administer a general election when instructed
    March 2, 2020Update your voter info today, and get your voter information card by text or email
    October 25, 2019A modern democracy needs modern tools
    October 1, 2019Chief Electoral Officer offers a road map to update Saskatchewan’s referendum law
    September 16, 2019Cynicism is gnawing at Saskatchewan’s Democratic Traditions: What can you do about it?
    May 10, 2019Western Independence Party of Saskatchewan removed from Register of Political Parties
    February 25, 2019Elections SK wins international award for addressing accessibility
    October 18, 2018Provincial and municipal election dates to be adjusted
    September 24, 2018Regina Northeast by-election official results released
    September 12, 2018Preliminary voting results and turnout in Regina Northeast by-election
    September 12, 2018Last day to vote in Regina Northeast by-election
    August 27, 2018Six candidates in September 12 Regina Northeast by-election
    August 24, 2018Voter information cards in the mail in Regina Northeast
    August 20, 2018Candidate nominations open in Regina Northeast by-election
    August 17, 2018Regina Northeast electors reminded to get on voters list for September 12 by-election
    August 16, 2018Provincial by-election in Regina Northeast to be held September 12, 2018
    July 30, 2018Elections SK tables 2017-18 annual report
    May 9, 2018Stéphane Perrault nominated as Chief Electoral Officer of Canada
    April 3, 2018Recommendations for Legislative Reform of 28th General Election released
    March 13, 2018Official results released for three March 1 provincial by-elections
    March 1, 2018Preliminary voting results and turnout in three provincial by-elections
    March 1, 2018Last day to vote in three provincial by-elections
    February 23, 2018Advance voting in three by-elections begins today
    February 13, 2018Ten candidates running in three March 1 by-elections
    February 9, 2018Voter information cards arriving in mailboxes in Kindersley, Melfort and Swift Current
    February 6, 2018Candidate nominations open in three by-elections
    February 5, 2018Reminder to get on voters list for March 1 by-elections
    February 2, 2018Three provincial by-elections to be held March 1, 2018
    November 30, 2017Statement of Expenditures of 28th General Election released
    November 27, 2017Administrative Review of 28th General Election released
    October 27, 2017Annual party returns filed with Elections SK
    September 19, 2017Official results released in Saskatoon Fairview
    September 7, 2017Preliminary voting results and turnout in Saskatoon Fairview
    September 7, 2017All polls open at 9 a.m. today in Saskatoon Fairview by-election
    August 30, 2017Saskatoon Fairview advance voting begins Thursday
    August 22, 2017Five candidates nominated in Saskatoon Fairview by-election
    August 18, 2017Voter information cards arriving in Saskatoon Fairview mailboxes
    August 16, 2017Candidate nominations open in Saskatoon Fairview
    August 15, 2017Reminder to get on the voters list in Saskatoon Fairview
    August 11, 2017Saskatoon Fairview September 7 by-election underway
    July 31, 2017Elections SK tables 2016-17 annual report
    July 16, 2017Elections SK hosts top Canadian election officials
    June 26, 2017Vacancy in constituency of Saskatoon Fairview
    June 14, 2017Elections SK hosts annual political party meeting
    May 17, 2017Former Chief Electoral Officer Dickson Bailey passes away
    May 1, 2017Pending overlap between scheduled municipal and provincial election dates
    March 25, 2017Writs of election for Saskatoon Meewasin by-election returned
    March 14, 2017Final count complete, official results in Meewasin by-election released
    March 2, 2017Preliminary voting results and voter turnout for Saskatoon Meewasin by-election
    March 2, 2017Last day to vote in Saskatoon Meewasin by-election
    February 23, 2017Advance voting in Saskatoon Meewasin by-election begins Feb. 24
    February 21, 2017Homebound voting application deadline is February 22
    February 14, 2017Five candidates nominated in Saskatooon Meewasin by-election
    February 13, 2017Voter information cards arriving in Saskatoon Meewasin mailboxes
    February 9, 2017New Canadian citizens take part in Saskatoon ceremony
    February 6, 2017Candidate nominations open in Saskatoon Meewasin by-election
    February 4, 2017Reminder to get on the voters list in Saskatoon Meewasin
    February 3, 2017Saskatoon Meewasin by-election called for March 2
    February 1, 2017Op-ed Dr. Michael Boda on voter turnout
    January 23, 2017Statement of Votes from Saskatchewan’s 28th General Election released
    November 30, 2016Vacancy in constituency of Saskatoon Meewasin
    August 2, 2016Elections Saskatchewan tables 2015-16 Annual Report
    June 23, 2016Elections SK hosts post-election conference with field leaders
    June 14, 2016Elections SK hosts annual political party meeting
    April 27, 2016Writs of election for Saskatchewan’s 28th General Election returned
    April 18, 2016No automatic recounts entitled
    April 16, 2016Final count complete for the 28th General Election
    April 16, 2016Voter turnout figures for 28th Saskatchewan election released
    April 5, 2016Preliminary voting results and voter turnout
    April 4, 2016Extended polling hours in three constituencies
    April 4, 2016Final day to vote is today
    April 3, 2016With change in legislation, record advance voting turnout in 2016 Saskatchewan election
    March 29, 2016Reminders for media on election day
    March 29, 2016Advance voting underway March 29 to April 2
    March 27, 2016Our understanding of voter turnout in Saskatchewan has to change
    March 26, 2016Voter registration and revision complete
    March 20, 2016Advance voting underway
    March 19, 2016Record number of candidates nominated
    March 17, 2016Voter Information Cards in the mail
    March 14, 2016100th anniversary of women voting in Saskatchewan
    March 8, 2016Returning offices open around Saskatchewan
    March 8, 2016Saskatchewan’s 28th General Election Underway
    February 24, 2016Elections SK and CIVIX launch the Student Vote program in Saskatchewan
    February 12, 2016Elections SK congratulates new Canadian citizens in Saskatoon
    February 10, 2016Update on April 4 election planning
    January 26, 2016Reminder to get on the voters list
    December 1, 2015Elections SK congratulates new Canadian citizens
    September 16, 2015Democracy Week Panel at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre
    September 14, 2015Lloydminster by-election report released
    August 2, 2015Provincial election moved to April 4, 2016
    July 28, 2015Elections Saskatchewan Tables 2014-15 Annual Report
    July 8, 2015Making Saskatchewan elections more accessible
    June 9, 2015Elections SK hosts political party annual meeting, Keynote Speech by Canada’’s Chief Electoral Officer
    June 1, 2015New Find My Constituency Tool
    May 25, 2015Voter registration for provincial election begins
    May 13, 2015Elections SK CEO helps launch ElectionAccess.org
    April 15, 2015Elections Saskatchewan focuses on service excellence
    February 2, 2015Elections Saskatchewan, Elections Canada sign information sharing agreement
    January 19, 2015Lloydminster by-election debrief held with parties
    December 8, 2014New legislation reduces barriers to voting
    December 8, 2014Return of the writ
    November 13, 2014Polls open for Lloydminster by-election
    November 12, 2014Reminder to bring ID on by-election day
    November 7, 2014Reminders for media on by-election day
    November 5, 2014Advance voting begins November 6
    October 28, 2014Candidate nomination closed in Lloydminster
    October 27, 2014Clarifying time zones for Lloydminster by-election
    October 20, 2014Enumeration begins for Lloydminster by-election
    October 16, 2014Lloydminster by-election called for November 13, 2014
    September 17, 2014Panel addresses democratic participation
    September 16, 2014Elections Saskatchewan partners with Diefenbaker Canada Centre
    September 5, 2014On track with 2014-2016 Strategic Plan
    August 18, 2014Elections Saskatchewan launches new website
    July 29, 2014Elections Saskatchewan tables 2013-14 Annual Report
    May 13, 2014Saskatchewan’s CEO applauds legislation change
    May 12, 2014Legislation introduced to improve provincial electoral process
    May 5, 2014Directory of Communities updated
    March 17, 2014Returning officers officially appointed
    January 27, 2014Renewed strategic plan released
    December 19, 2013Report recommends improvements to Saskatchewan’s election legislation
    November 13, 2013Report recommends a permanent voters list in Saskatchewan
    November 1, 2013Making voting more accessible in Saskatchewan
    September 30, 2013New provincial constituency maps are online
    September 19, 2013Panel discusses the state of Canada’s democracy