With less than one month remaining until the October 26th municipal election, the City of Brandon’s Senior Elections Official would like to inform the voting public of the numerous opportunities being provided to assist them in casting their ballot.
Brandon residents will vote to elect the Mayor and City Councillor representatives in Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 10 in next month’s election. Council members in Wards 4, 6, 7 and 9 have been filled by acclamation.
A full list of official Councillor candidates can be found on the Brandon Votes website at brandonvotes.ca. The October 26th election will also see the selection of eight candidates (City-wide) to serve on the Brandon School Board of Trustees for the 2022-2026 term of office, with the board’s rural ward representative already acclaimed. A list of registered trustee candidates can also be viewed at brandonvotes.ca.
For residents who opt to cast their ballot ahead of Election Day, advance voting opportunities will be available on the following days:
- Wednesday, October 12 8:00 am – 8:00 pm at City Hall, 410 – 9th Street
- Thursday, October 20 10:00 am – 8:00 pm at City Hall, 410 – 9th Street
- Saturday, October 22 10:00 am – 6:00 pm at Pioneer Lounge, Keystone Centre
An eligible voter may also apply in writing or in person to vote by sealed envelope ballot if they have reason to believe that they will be unable to vote at their regular voting place on Election Day or during advance voting opportunities. Application to vote by sealed ballot can be made in writing or in person to the City of Brandon Senior Elections Official at Brandon City Hall (410-9th Street). The deadline for applications to vote by sealed envelope ballot is October 24th, 2022.
More information about the October 26th municipal election can be found at brandonvotes.ca.
(City of Brandon PSA)
