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 (Please note this location has changed since this article was published. Voting Centres are now located at First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity, 42 Bannerman Street and Bannerman Park Pool House, 25 Bannerman Road)
• 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.