DEER LAKE, N.L. — Tuesday is advance polling day in the district of Humber-Gros Morne, with polls open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. at three locations:
- Rocky Harbour—Pioneer 50 Plus Club (Seniors Centre), 10 Rectory Lane
- Deer Lake — Roman Catholic Parish Hall, 21 Upper Nicholsville Road
- Hampden — Hampden Fire Hall, 74 Country Road
The advance polls come a week in advance of the Oct. 6 date off the by-election for the district.
There are four candidates seeking to fill the vacancy created when former premier Dwight Ball resigned the Humber-Gros Morne seat in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly.
Ball said he made the move to provide an opportunity for Andrew Furey — his replacement as premier and provincial Liberal leader — gain a seat in the legislature.
Up against Furey, who resides in St. John’s, are Mike Goosney, Deer Lake’s deputy mayor, who will run for the Progressive Conservatives; NL Alliance leader Graydon Pelley; and the NDP’s Graham Downey-Sutton, a developmental support worker from Corner Brook.
Any person who is 18 years of age or older by Oct. 6, and is a Canadian citizen, a resident of the province and a resident of the district is eligible to vote
Elections NL is reminding voters the following safety measures are in place at the polls due to COVID-19.
- Masks must be worn at the advance polls.
- Voters and election workers are encouraged to bring their own masks. However, masks will be available for those who need them.
- Voters must sanitize their hands upon entry to the advance polls.
- Each voter will be issued a new pencil to use at the polling stations. Voters may also use their own pencils.
Tuesday is also the last day to be added to the voter’s list. You can still vote if you are not on the voter's list, but it will take a little longer when you get to the polling station. To save time and avoid any confusion, you can check to see if you are the voters list by calling 1-877-729-7987.
As well, Tuesday is the final day to apply to vote by Special Ballot, although the deadline to complete the Special Ballot paperwork is Thursday,
For more information on the Humber-Gros Morne by-election, visit Elections NL's online site. For other inquiries, voters can call Elections NL toll-free at 1-877-729-7987 or the district Returning Office at 709-243-2775.
