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 |
| Saskatoon Fairview | 2017 By-Election | 35.9% |
| 2016 General Election | 50.1% |
| Saskatoon Meewasin | 2017 By-Election | 40.6% |
| 2016 General Election | 57.6% |
| Lloydminster | 2014 By-Election | 40% |
| 2011 General Election | 40% | |
| Saskatoon Northwest | 2010 By-Election | 56% |
| 2007 General Election | 81% | |
| Regina Douglas Park | 2009 By-Election | 62% |
| 2007 General Election | 84% | |
| Saskatoon Riversdale | 2009 By-Election | 56% |
| 2007 General Election | 75% |
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.