HALDIMAND—Internet voting and advance polls for the 2025 Wards 1 & 4 Byelection opened this week ahead of Voting Day. Eligible voters are reminded of the following:
Voter Notification Letters
Every eligible voter in Wards 1 & 4 should have received a Voter Notification Letter in the mail with a unique Voter Identification Number (VIN) and PIN. Sharing these numbers with others is subject to penalties. Infractions will be referred to the OPP for their investigation and action.
Any resident of Ward 1 or 4 who does not receive a Voter Notification Letter is encouraged to check, update, or add their information at haldimandvotes.ca. Those who have questions about their letter are encouraged to contact election@haldimandcounty.on.ca or call 905-318-5932.
Advance internet voting closed April 9
Internet voting will be offered for advance voting only. It began March 31 and will conclude at 5 p.m. on April 9. A link to online voting is available at haldimandvotes.ca; you need a VIN and PIN to vote online.
Voters who do not have home internet access can use one of the Haldimand County computer kiosks located in our libraries and administration building.
Eligible voters who require assistance voting online may call 905-318-5932 or e-mail election@haldimandcounty.on.ca.
Advance in-person voting – April 5
Residents can vote at any advance polling station. Three advance polls are being held. The first two took place on April 1 at the Hagersville Arena (Almas Room) and on April 2 at Jarvis Community Centre from 2-6 p.m. The final advance in-person polling station is on Saturday, April 5 at the Haldimand County Administration Building (Haldimand Room) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Voting Day – April 10
On Voting Day, residents of Wards 1 and 4 may vote at either the Hagersville Arena (Almas Room) or Jarvis Community Centre polling station. Both Voting Day polling stations will be from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Other key details
Residents who are unable to make it in person to vote or vote by internet may assign a proxy. Instructions and proxy assignment forms are available at haldimandvotes.ca.
In order to cast a ballot, residents must provide one piece of identification listing their name and qualifying address (e.g: driver’s license, utility bill, mortgage statement, etc.).
For a list of certified candidates and candidates’ contact information or any additional information about the 2025 Wards 1 & 4 byelection, visit haldimandvotes.ca or contact election@haldimandcounty.on.ca.
