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 Name | General Election Year | Registered Electors | Votes for Candidates | Turnout % by Registered Electors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumsden-Morse | 2020 | 13,476 | 8,506 | 63.4% |
| 2016 | 12,880 | 6,882 | 64.9% | |
| * constituency did not exist | * 2011 | - | - | - |
| * 2007 | - | - | - | |
| * 2003 | - | - | - | |
| Regina Coronation Park | 2020 | 12,621 | 5,961 | 47.6% |
| 2016 | 12,102 | 6,287 | 52.1% | |
| 2011 | 10,038 | 6,258 | 62.5% | |
| 2007 | 10,317 | 7,370 | 72.7% | |
| 2003 | 10,493 | 7,063 | 67.4% | |
| Regina Walsh Acres | 2020 | 12,048 | 6,752 | 56.5% |
| 2016 | 11,919 | 6,969 | 58.6% | |
| 2011 | 9,382 | 6,324 | 67.6% | |
| 2007 | 9,584 | 6,359 | 66.4% | |
| 2003 | 10,013 | 7,309 | 73.1% |
| 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.