News releases

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November 20, 2024 Saskatchewan’s 30th General Election concludes with Return of the Writs
November 19, 2024 Op/Ed: We all should take pride in our commitment to democracy
November 9, 2024 Final Count complete for Saskatchewan’s 30th General Election
November 8, 2024 What’s to come in Saskatchewan’s General Election: The Final Count
October 30, 2024 Second Preliminary Count completed today
October 29, 2024 What’s to come in Saskatchewan’s General Election: Second of three-stage process
October 29, 2024 First Preliminary Count complete
October 28, 2024 Voting Week ends today across Saskatchewan
October 21, 2024 Voting week begins tomorrow in Saskatchewan’s 30th General Election
October 12, 2024 243 official candidates in October 2024 Provincial Election
October 1, 2024 Saskatchewan’s 30th General Election officially underway
August 30, 2024 Op/Ed: Sask Votes 2024: A different voting experience
August 21, 2024 Op/Ed: Sask Votes 2024: Working collaboratively to build relationships and trust
July 31, 2024 Op/Ed: A modern voting system, built on service, integrity and innovation
June 4, 2024 Elections Saskatchewan now accepting vote-by-mail applications
May 31, 2024 Elections Saskatchewan tables 2023-2024 annual report
May 1, 2024 May is Voter Registration Month in Saskatchewan
December 6, 2023 Saskatchewan CEO Michael Boda completes term as President of COGEL
October 4, 2023 New constituency maps for 2024 General Election now online
August 22, 2023 Final Count complete for three provincial by-elections
August 16, 2023 Proposed Directives for 2024 Provincial Election considered by BOIE
August 15, 2023 Remarks of the Chief Electoral Officer before the Board of Internal Economy
August 15, 2023 Ballot Confirmation Count complete
August 11, 2023 Unofficial results in three provincial by-elections
August 10, 2023 End of Voting Week in three provincial by-elections
August 3, 2023 Voting Week begins in three provincial by-elections
July 25, 2023 Final list of candidates in three provincial by-elections
July 13, 2023 Writs issued for three Saskatchewan by-elections – Voting Week held from August 3-10
June 26, 2023 Elections SK tables 2022-2023 Annual Report
June 23, 2023 Elections SK releases new strategic plan
May 1, 2023 May proclaimed as Voter Registration Month
November 30, 2022 Saskatchewan United Party added to Register of Political Parties
October 17, 2022 Chief Electoral Officer sets the stage for modernizing Saskatchewan’s elections
October 8, 2022 Saskatoon Meewasin by-election Final Count complete
September 27, 2022 Unofficial results in Saskatoon Meewasin provincial by-election
September 26, 2022 Last day to vote in Saskatoon Meewasin provincial by-election
September 20, 2022 Advance voting begins today in Saskatoon Meewasin by-election
September 10, 2022 Five candidates in Saskatoon Meewasin by-election
August 29, 2022 Writ issued for Saskatoon Meewasin by-election on September 26, 2022
July 28, 2022 Elections Saskatchewan tables 2021-2022 Annual Report
June 28, 2022 Volume Three of Report on Saskatchewan’s 29th General Election released
April 28, 2022 Provincial Constituency Boundaries Commission Appointed
February 28, 2022 Final Count complete for Athabasca by-election
February 17, 2022 Second Preliminary Count complete in Athabasca by-election
February 15, 2022 Preliminary results in Athabasca by-election
February 15, 2022 Today is the last day to vote in Athabasca by-election
February 9, 2022 Five straight days of advance voting starts today in Athabasca by-election
January 29, 2022 Candidate nominations close in Athabasca by-election
January 18, 2022 Writ issued for Athabasca by-election on February 15, 2022
November 8, 2021 CEO Assessment of Saskatchewan’s Constituency Boundary Legislation & Processes released
November 4, 2021 Dr. Michael Boda re-appointed as Chief Electoral Officer
September 27, 2021 Volume Two of Report on Saskatchewan’s 29th General Election released
September 24, 2021 Volume Two of Report on Saskatchewan’s 29th General Election to be dedicated to pioneer in Canadian electoral assessment
August 25, 2021 CEO recommends solution to provincial – municipal election overlap
August 11, 2021 CEO releases paper outlining vision for future elections
July 30, 2021 Elections SK tables 2020-21 Annual Report
July 19, 2021 Volume One of Statement of Votes from Saskatchewan’s 29th General Election released
November 18, 2020 Writs of election returned, concluding Saskatchewan’s 29th General Election
November 13, 2020 No automatic requests for recount
November 8, 2020 Final count complete for Saskatchewan’s 29th General Election
November 7, 2020 Final count – 5 p.m. update
November 7, 2020 Final count – 1 p.m. update
October 29, 2020 Second preliminary count day 2 – end of day update
October 29, 2020 Second preliminary count day 2 – 1 p.m. update
October 28, 2020 Second preliminary count day 1 – end of day update
October 28, 2020 Second preliminary count day 1 – 1 p.m. update
October 27, 2020 Update on first preliminary results, looking toward second preliminary count
October 26, 2020 Results may look different for this election
October 26, 2020 Polls open across Saskatchewan for the last day of voting
October 22, 2020 Vote by mail applications mailed by constituency
October 20, 2020 Five straight days of advance voting begins today at Noon
October 17, 2020 More than 61,000 vote by mail applications approved by Elections Saskatchewan
October 10, 2020 236 candidates let their name stand for election
September 29, 2020 Writs of election issued by Chief Electoral Officer
September 18, 2020 On October 26, give a day to Saskatchewan’s democracy — your democracy
September 4, 2020 Chief Electoral Officer recommends preparations continue for an October 26 vote
August 17, 2020 Voters can apply today to vote by mail in October election
August 14, 2020 Third meeting of Electoral Advisory Group takes place
August 5, 2020 Voting safely is our priority
July 29, 2020 Recruiting election workers for Saskatchewan’s October 26 General Election
July 13, 2020 Planning ramps up to protect voters and workers for Saskatchewan’s largest event
July 10, 2020 Second meeting of Electoral Advisory Group takes place
June 5, 2020 First meeting of Electoral Advisory Group takes place
May 13, 2020 Regulatory changes provide clarification on Chief Electoral Officer authority
March 10, 2020 Wexit Saskatchewan added to Register of Political Parties
March 4, 2020 Elections Saskatchewan preparing to administer a general election when instructed
March 2, 2020 Update your voter info today, and get your voter information card by text or email
October 25, 2019 A modern democracy needs modern tools
October 1, 2019 Chief Electoral Officer offers a road map to update Saskatchewan’s referendum law
September 16, 2019 Cynicism is gnawing at Saskatchewan’s Democratic Traditions: What can you do about it?
May 10, 2019 Western Independence Party of Saskatchewan removed from Register of Political Parties
February 25, 2019 Elections SK wins international award for addressing accessibility
October 18, 2018 Provincial and municipal election dates to be adjusted
September 24, 2018 Regina Northeast by-election official results released
September 12, 2018 Preliminary voting results and turnout in Regina Northeast by-election
September 12, 2018 Last day to vote in Regina Northeast by-election
August 27, 2018 Six candidates in September 12 Regina Northeast by-election
August 24, 2018 Voter information cards in the mail in Regina Northeast
August 20, 2018 Candidate nominations open in Regina Northeast by-election
August 17, 2018 Regina Northeast electors reminded to get on voters list for September 12 by-election
August 16, 2018 Provincial by-election in Regina Northeast to be held September 12, 2018
July 30, 2018 Elections SK tables 2017-18 annual report
May 9, 2018 Stéphane Perrault nominated as Chief Electoral Officer of Canada
April 3, 2018 Recommendations for Legislative Reform of 28th General Election released
March 13, 2018 Official results released for three March 1 provincial by-elections
March 1, 2018 Preliminary voting results and turnout in three provincial by-elections
March 1, 2018 Last day to vote in three provincial by-elections
February 23, 2018 Advance voting in three by-elections begins today
February 13, 2018 Ten candidates running in three March 1 by-elections
February 9, 2018 Voter information cards arriving in mailboxes in Kindersley, Melfort and Swift Current
February 6, 2018 Candidate nominations open in three by-elections
February 5, 2018 Reminder to get on voters list for March 1 by-elections
February 2, 2018 Three provincial by-elections to be held March 1, 2018
November 30, 2017 Statement of Expenditures of 28th General Election released
November 27, 2017 Administrative Review of 28th General Election released
October 27, 2017 Annual party returns filed with Elections SK
September 19, 2017 Official results released in Saskatoon Fairview
September 7, 2017 Preliminary voting results and turnout in Saskatoon Fairview
September 7, 2017 All polls open at 9 a.m. today in Saskatoon Fairview by-election
August 30, 2017 Saskatoon Fairview advance voting begins Thursday
August 22, 2017 Five candidates nominated in Saskatoon Fairview by-election
August 18, 2017 Voter information cards arriving in Saskatoon Fairview mailboxes
August 16, 2017 Candidate nominations open in Saskatoon Fairview
August 15, 2017 Reminder to get on the voters list in Saskatoon Fairview
August 11, 2017 Saskatoon Fairview September 7 by-election underway
July 31, 2017 Elections SK tables 2016-17 annual report
July 16, 2017 Elections SK hosts top Canadian election officials
June 26, 2017 Vacancy in constituency of Saskatoon Fairview
June 14, 2017 Elections SK hosts annual political party meeting
May 17, 2017 Former Chief Electoral Officer Dickson Bailey passes away
May 1, 2017 Pending overlap between scheduled municipal and provincial election dates
March 25, 2017 Writs of election for Saskatoon Meewasin by-election returned
March 14, 2017 Final count complete, official results in Meewasin by-election released
March 2, 2017 Preliminary voting results and voter turnout for Saskatoon Meewasin by-election
March 2, 2017 Last day to vote in Saskatoon Meewasin by-election
February 23, 2017 Advance voting in Saskatoon Meewasin by-election begins Feb. 24
February 21, 2017 Homebound voting application deadline is February 22
February 14, 2017 Five candidates nominated in Saskatooon Meewasin by-election
February 13, 2017 Voter information cards arriving in Saskatoon Meewasin mailboxes
February 9, 2017 New Canadian citizens take part in Saskatoon ceremony
February 6, 2017 Candidate nominations open in Saskatoon Meewasin by-election
February 4, 2017 Reminder to get on the voters list in Saskatoon Meewasin
February 3, 2017 Saskatoon Meewasin by-election called for March 2
February 1, 2017 Op-ed Dr. Michael Boda on voter turnout
January 23, 2017 Statement of Votes from Saskatchewan’s 28th General Election released
November 30, 2016 Vacancy in constituency of Saskatoon Meewasin
August 2, 2016 Elections Saskatchewan tables 2015-16 Annual Report
June 23, 2016 Elections SK hosts post-election conference with field leaders
June 14, 2016 Elections SK hosts annual political party meeting
April 27, 2016 Writs of election for Saskatchewan’s 28th General Election returned
April 18, 2016 No automatic recounts entitled
April 16, 2016 Final count complete for the 28th General Election
April 16, 2016 Voter turnout figures for 28th Saskatchewan election released
April 5, 2016 Preliminary voting results and voter turnout
April 4, 2016 Extended polling hours in three constituencies
April 4, 2016 Final day to vote is today
April 3, 2016 With change in legislation, record advance voting turnout in 2016 Saskatchewan election
March 29, 2016 Reminders for media on election day
March 29, 2016 Advance voting underway March 29 to April 2
March 27, 2016 Our understanding of voter turnout in Saskatchewan has to change
March 26, 2016 Voter registration and revision complete
March 20, 2016 Advance voting underway
March 19, 2016 Record number of candidates nominated
March 17, 2016 Voter Information Cards in the mail
March 14, 2016 100th anniversary of women voting in Saskatchewan
March 8, 2016 Returning offices open around Saskatchewan
March 8, 2016 Saskatchewan’s 28th General Election Underway
February 24, 2016 Elections SK and CIVIX launch the Student Vote program in Saskatchewan
February 12, 2016 Elections SK congratulates new Canadian citizens in Saskatoon
February 10, 2016 Update on April 4 election planning
January 26, 2016 Reminder to get on the voters list
December 1, 2015 Elections SK congratulates new Canadian citizens
September 16, 2015 Democracy Week Panel at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre
September 14, 2015 Lloydminster by-election report released
August 2, 2015 Provincial election moved to April 4, 2016
July 28, 2015 Elections Saskatchewan Tables 2014-15 Annual Report
July 8, 2015 Making Saskatchewan elections more accessible
June 9, 2015 Elections SK hosts political party annual meeting, Keynote Speech by Canada’’s Chief Electoral Officer
June 1, 2015 New Find My Constituency Tool
May 25, 2015 Voter registration for provincial election begins
May 13, 2015 Elections SK CEO helps launch ElectionAccess.org
April 15, 2015 Elections Saskatchewan focuses on service excellence
February 2, 2015 Elections Saskatchewan, Elections Canada sign information sharing agreement
January 19, 2015 Lloydminster by-election debrief held with parties
December 8, 2014 New legislation reduces barriers to voting
December 8, 2014 Return of the writ
November 13, 2014 Polls open for Lloydminster by-election
November 12, 2014 Reminder to bring ID on by-election day
November 7, 2014 Reminders for media on by-election day
November 5, 2014 Advance voting begins November 6
October 28, 2014 Candidate nomination closed in Lloydminster
October 27, 2014 Clarifying time zones for Lloydminster by-election
October 20, 2014 Enumeration begins for Lloydminster by-election
October 16, 2014 Lloydminster by-election called for November 13, 2014
September 17, 2014 Panel addresses democratic participation
September 16, 2014 Elections Saskatchewan partners with Diefenbaker Canada Centre
September 5, 2014 On track with 2014-2016 Strategic Plan
August 18, 2014 Elections Saskatchewan launches new website
July 29, 2014 Elections Saskatchewan tables 2013-14 Annual Report
May 13, 2014 Saskatchewan’s CEO applauds legislation change
May 12, 2014 Legislation introduced to improve provincial electoral process
May 5, 2014 Directory of Communities updated
March 17, 2014 Returning officers officially appointed
January 27, 2014 Renewed strategic plan released
December 19, 2013 Report recommends improvements to Saskatchewan’s election legislation
November 13, 2013 Report recommends a permanent voters list in Saskatchewan
November 1, 2013 Making voting more accessible in Saskatchewan
September 30, 2013 New provincial constituency maps are online
September 19, 2013 Panel discusses the state of Canada’s democracy