Historically, by-election turnout in Saskatchewan has been lower than during general elections. There are a variety of potential reasons for this and it is not unique to Saskatchewan. Voter turnout as a percentage of registered voters is presented below.
| Constituency | Event | % of Registered Voters who Voted |
|---|---|---|
| Regina Northeast | 2018 By-Election | 40.0% |
| 2020 General Election | 58.3% | |
| Kindersley | 2018 By-Election | 32.5% |
| 2020 General Election | 57.9% | |
| Melfort | 2018 By-Election | 34.5% |
| 2020 General Election | 57.5% | |
| Swift Current | 2018 By-Election | 42.5% |
| 2020 General Election | 57.1% | |
| Saskatoon Fairview | 2017 By-Election | 35.9% |
| 2020 General Election | 47.1% | |
| Saskatoon Meewasin | 2017 By-Election | 40.6% |
| 2020 General Election | 56.3% | |
| Lloydminster | 2014 By-Election | 40% |
| 2020 General Election | 30.5% | |
| Saskatoon Northwest | 2010 By-Election | 56% |
| 2020 General Election | 60.1% | |
| Regina Douglas Park | 2009 By-Election | 62% |
| 2020 General Election | 46% | |
| Saskatoon Riversdale | 2009 By-Election | 56% |
| 2020 General Election | 46% |
For more information on how our understanding of voter turnout needs to change to account for changes in voter registration methods, click here to read an op-ed published by the Chief Electoral Officer.