2024 Ward 4 By-Election

Key dates for the Ward 4 by-election is below:

• Nominations open - Tuesday, February 6
• Nominations close - Tuesday, February 13
• Last day to withdraw nomination - Tuesday, February 14
• Election period begins - Friday, February 23
• Vote by Mail Kits Begin to be Distributed - Week of February 26
• Last day to return vote by mail (Canada Post) - Thursday, March 7, 2024
• Election day - Tuesday, March 12

Further information regarding the Ward 4 voter’s list, the Vote-By-Mail process and nomination requirement will be released soon. 

Please be advised that nominations are now closed. 

The candidates for the Ward 4 by-election are as follows:

Tom Davis

Website: Tom Davis - For St. John's Ward 4 (tomdavisnl.ca)

Email: votetomdavis@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/votetomdavis

X: www.twitter.com/TomDavisNL

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomdavisnl/

Nicholas Hillier

Email: nicholashillierward4@outlook.com

Facebook: Nicholas Hillier - Ward 4 Candidate | Facebook

X: www.twitter.com/nickhillierYYT

Myles Russell

Website: www.voterussell.ca

Email: myles@voterussell.ca

Facebook: www.facebook.com/voterussellward4

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mylesrussellnl

Greg Smith

Website: www.gregsmithnl.com

Email: info@gregsmithnl.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GregSmithforStJohns

X: www.twitter.com/gregsmithnl

Instagram: www.instagram.com/gregsmithNL

 Candidates' Guide to St. John's Municipal Election 

The City will use a vote-by-mail system for the Ward 4 election. You can confirm if you are a resident of Ward 4 by using the Ward Look Up. 

Residents of Ward 4 should check the voters list to ensure they receive their vote-by-mail kit at the correct address. The City relies on the permanent list of electors provided by Elections NL. If you have recently moved and/or reached the voting age of 18, you may not be on the voters list. To determine if you are on the list and/or to register if you are not, visit the Voter Registration Portal.  

Visit Voter List/Registration Portal 

Voters are encouraged to vote by mail or drop off completed ballots at the drop box located outside City Hall.

On election day (March 12), voters may also drop-off completed kits or cast their ballots at one of the following two satellite drop-off centres between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.:

• Kenmount Terrace Community Centre, 85 Messenger Drive
• Holiday inn St. John’s, 180 Portugal Cove Road

Voters who intend to register to vote at satellite drop-off centre must have acceptable identification available.

For more information about voting, please visit the voter information page. 

The City is committed to making elections accessible and seeks advice from the City’s Inclusion Advisory Committee to improve accessibility. The following is a list of actions and initiatives taken by the City to support accessibility for the Ward 4 By-Election: 

• A vote by mail format allows voters to cast their vote from home.
• Election information can be found on the City’s website, social media, and through postal mail.
• Election information may be available in alternate format. Please contact the Election Coordinator for more information.
• Accommodations may be available upon request. Please contact the Election Coordinator for more information. If American Sign Language interpretation is required, a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice is required.
• Election materials meet Clear Print Guidelines, where possible.
• Braille voting materials are available. Please contact the Election Coordinator for more information.
• Satellite drop off centre accessibility information:
• Two satellite drop off centres will be available on voting day
• Accessible parking and drop off
• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals welcome
• Wayfinding signage
• Voters may drop off completed voting kits or vote on site
• Braille voting materials available on request
• Privacy voting booths include: pens, large print voting instructions and list of candidates, magnifier and additional lighting
• Use of personal assistive devices to mark ballot (own pen, mobile device, smart phone, reader apps, etc.)
• Election staff assistance available on request

Any inquiries concerning the election should be forwarded to the Election Coordinator at election@stjohns.ca. Residents can also call 709-576-3158 for more information.