Special Ballots
Special Ballots
A special ballot is available for eligible voters who are registered and listed on the Permanent Electors Register and unable to vote during Advance Voting or on Election Day.
An eligible voter must submit a request to the Returning Officer for a special ballot. Requests for special ballots can only be submitted from August 1 to 4:00PM on October 17 and can be made in writing, by telephone, in person or by email.
Eligible voters requesting a special ballot are required to make the request using the Request for Special Ballot Package. The request cannot be made by another individual on the eligible voter’s behalf.
Important Dates for Special Ballots
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Date |
Details |
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August 1 |
Applications Open for Special Ballots |
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September 29 |
The Election Office will start distributing special ballot packages to eligible voters that have requested them. |
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October 17 at 4PM |
Application deadline for requesting special ballots |
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October 20 at 4:30PM |
Completed special ballots must be received by the Election Office no later than October 20, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. |
How to Request a Special Ballot
The Request for Special Ballot Package and submission instructions will be available on August 1.
Submit Your Completed Special Ballot
Special ballot packages will be issued to eligible applicants after Nomination Day (September 22). Step-by-step instructions will be included in the special ballot package.
Eligible voters must submit the completed special ballot package to the Returning Officer no later than 4:30PM on Monday, October 20 (Election Day).
Please Note: Any special ballot packages that are incorrect or incomplete, or received after 4:30PM on Monday, October 20, will not be accepted or counted.