St. John’s Municipal Election – Important Voting Information

The City of St. John’s municipal election takes place on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Residents are reminded that the last day to return vote-by-mail kits by mail is Wednesday, September 24. After this date, completed kits must be returned to one of the City’s secure drop boxes.

If you have not yet received a kit, please check the Voter Registration Portal before 4:30 p.m. on September 24 to confirm your registration. The portal will be closed for new registrations after this time. New registrants will be mailed a kit; however, completed kits must be returned to a drop box or submitted on Election Day as the deadline to return by mail will have passed.

Voters can return their completed kits to the following secure drop-box locations throughout the city:

• City Hall, 10 New Gower Street - 24/7 until 8 p.m. on October 2
• Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive - 7 to 9 p.m. daily and until 8 p.m. on October 2
• H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 60 Blackler Avenue - 7 to 9 p.m. daily and until 8 p.m. on October 2
• Kenmount Terrace Community Centre, 85 Messenger Drive - Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. until October 2 
• Shea Heights Community Centre, 130 Linegar Avenue - Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until October 2
• Goulds Recreation Centre, 509 Main Road – Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. until October 2
• Southlands Community Centre, 40 Teakwood Drive - Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. until October 1

Vote on Election Day 

Eligible voters can drop-off or cast their ballots at a voting centre on election day (October 2) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you plan to register at an election centre, you must go to the centre in your own ward and bring acceptable identification.

Voting Centre locations are as follows:

• Ward 1 – Paul Reynolds Community Centre – 35 Carrick Drive
• Ward 2 – Knights of Columbus – 49 St. Clare Avenue
• Ward 3 – H.G.R. Mews Community Centre – 60 Blackler Avenue
• Ward 4 – Kenmount Terrace Community Centre – 85 Messenger Drive
• Ward 5 – Shea Heights Community Centre – 130 Linegar Avenue
• Ward 5 – Goulds Recreation Centre – 509 Main Road

For the latest information on the election, including candidate information, accessibility information and more, visit StJohns.ca/Vote.

If you have questions or require support, contact the Elections Office at election@stjohns.ca or call 311 or 709-576-3158.