Advance polling is open for April 28 federal election. Here's how you can vote

The federal election is less than two weeks away, but advance polling is open for those who don't want to wait to vote.

Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025 federal election.

When and how to vote

There are a number of ways to cast your ballot.

Advance polling begins on Friday and runs until Monday at assigned polling stations. You can find advance polling locations on your voter information card or the Elections Canada website.

You can also vote on election day itself — Monday, April 28 — at your assigned polling station. Polls will be open from 9:30 a.m. NT to 9:30 p.m. NT.

To vote by mail, you have to apply by Tuesday at 6 p.m. NT, and return the special ballot by mail or in person at an Elections Canada office before polls close on April 28.

Special ballot voting is open at acute care facilities starting on Sunday and running until Tuesday.

In order to vote in person you must confirm your identity. Elections Canada lists three ways to prove your identity and address.

One method is to show a piece of identification, like a driver's licence or a card issued by the Canadian government with your photo, name and current address.

You can also show two pieces of identification that both have your name, and at least one must have your current address, like a utility bill.

If you don't have identification on you, you can declare your identity and address in writing, and will need someone assigned to the polling station you know who can vouch on your behalf.

Below is a list of who is running in Newfoundland and Labrador.

St. John's East

• Liberal candidate and incumbent Joanne Thompson,
• Conservative candidate David Brazil,
• NDP candidate Mary Shortall,
• Green Party of Canada candidate Otis Crandel,
• Communist Party of Canada candidate Samuel Crête.

Avalon

• Liberal candidate Paul Connors,
• Conservative candidate Steve Kent,
• Parti Rhinocéros Party Alexander Tilley,
• NDP candidate Judy Vanta.

Cape Spear

• Conservative candidate Corey Curtis,
• Liberal candidate Tom Osborne,
• Animal Protection Party of Canada candidate Mike Peach,
• Green Party of Canada candidate Kaelem Tingate,
• NDP candidate Brenda Walsh.

Central Newfoundland

• Conservative candidate and incumbent Clifford Small,
• Liberal candidate Lynette Powell,
• NDP candidate Darian Vincent.

Labrador

• Liberal candidate Philip Earle,
• NDP candidate Marius Normore,
• Conservative candidate Ella Wallace.

Long Range Mountains 

• Conservative candidate Carol Anstey,
• Liberal candidate Don Bradshaw,
• Independent candidate Robbie Coles,
• People's Party of Canada candidate Pamela Geiger,
• NDP candidate Sarah Parsons.

Terra Nova-The Peninsulas

• Liberal candidate Anthony Germain,
• Conservative candidate Jonathan Rowe,
• NDP candidate Liam Ryan.

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