4 questions answered about how to vote in the upcoming provincial election
CBC
The first full week of the New Brunswick provincial election campaign is upon us. And while longtime voters might be familiar with the voting process, it might prompt questions for others.
Chief Electoral Officer Kim Poffenroth said Elections New Brunswick has been working to try and educate the public.
"Whether it's new New Brunswickers [or] new voters who are just turning 18 — it's helpful to actually understand what the process is."
With voting day around a month away, here are some answers to questions that might come up when preparing to vote.
What if I lived somewhere else during the last election or have never voted in New Brunswick before?
Many voters will have received cards in the mail already. Poffenroth said these were sent to everyone on the voter registry as a way to make sure information is up to date prior to sending the official voter information cards.
If you didn't receive one, or the one you got had the name of someone who no longer lives at that address, Poffenroth said it is important to call 1-888-858-8683, where a staff member will help add you to the list or update your information.
According to the Elections New Brunswick website, anyone who fits the following criteria can vote:
How do I know what my riding is and who is running?
The electoral riding boundaries were redrawn ahead of this election, meaning that even if you didn't move, you may be in a different riding this time around.
"Don't just automatically assume that the person who you voted for last time, who may be running in this election — they may not be the candidate in your new riding," said Poffenroth.
For example, in 2020, Green Leader David Coon won the seat for Fredericton South. While he is running again in this election, that riding was split and his new riding is called Fredericton-Lincoln.
Poffenroth encouraged people to go to the Elections New Brunswick website and click on "Where do I vote?" The screen will prompt you to enter your address. Then it will show you your riding name, your local returning office, your polling station and the candidates running in the riding.
When and where do I vote?
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