Elections
Election Day for the City of Yorkton Municipal Council and School Boards will be on Monday, November 9, 2020. Voters will have an opportunity to shape the future of Yorkton by electing a Mayor, six Councillors and a number of School Board Trustee(s).
To view information about the upcoming election, please visit www.yorktonvotes.ca.
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Info for candidates
The nomination period for candidates will commence in September, 2020.
Qualifications for candidates |
A person may run for the office of Mayor, Councillor or School Board Trustee if he/she:
In the case of School Board elections, you must be a voter of the school division on the day of the election to be nominated as a candidate. In the case of a separate school division election, an eligible nominator must be a voter of the separate school division. |
Disqualifications |
You may not run for the office of Mayor or Councillor if you are:
An employee of the City of Yorkton or the Board of Education may seek nomination and election if he or she first obtains a leave of absence in accordance with subsection 2-54(2) of The Saskatchewan Employment Act. |
Info for voters
Who can vote? |
People who are:
And either:
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Voter identification |
Voters are required to produce identification that clearly shows their name and place of residence prior to completing a Voter's Registration form. |
Ways to vote
Regular Polls |
Regular Polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Monday, November 9, 2020. Make sure to complete your Voter Registration form and bring with you. Forms will also be available at the poll. |
Advance Polls |
Advance poll dates have been scheduled. |
Special Polls |
Contact the Elections Yorkton Office for more information about special polls. |
Mail-in Ballots |
All eligible voters have the option to apply for a mail-in ballot. |
Election results
Official results of the 2020 election will be posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.