Election FAQs
What is the Provincial Government in charge of?
The provincial government handles many services and responsibilities, including:
Education
Hospitals and Health Care
Natural Resources
Property and Civil Rights
Provincial/Territorial Law and Courts
Provincial/Territorial Parks
Provincial/Territorial Road Maintenance
Provincial Taxes
Social Services: Support for families, children, and the elderly
Official Languages
Who is allowed to vote?
To vote in the New Brunswick provincial election, you must:
Be a Canadian citizen
Be 18 years old or older on Election Day
Have lived in New Brunswick for at least 40 days
Reside in the electoral district on Election Day
How do I know what riding I’m in?
There are 4 ridings in Saint John: West-Lancaster, Harbour,Portland-Simonds & East
You can find which one you belong
Using the "Find Your Riding" tool on the Elections New Brunswick website
Checking your voter information card (to be mailed in the fall)
How do I make sure my information is correct to vote?
Keep your voter registration up to date:
Contact Elections New Brunswick at 1-888-858-8683
Have at least one document with your name, current address & signature
a driver’s licence can work for all three!
You can also use a lease agreement, a current utility bill, or other documents with the above information
or a friend on the voters list who will take an oath to vouch for you.
How do I know who is running for MLA in my riding?
Get to know who is running for MLA in your area:
Visit the Elections New Brunswick website
Check local news sources
Follow social media updates from candidates and political parties