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Election Day for the 2023 Ward 1 By-Election is Monday November 13, 2023.Voting Locations
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Internet Voting will be available from 12:01 a.m. on October 30, 2023 until 7:59 p.m. on Election Day, Monday November 13, 2023.
Your Voter Notification Letter is required for online voting as it provides your personalized access pin. If you did not receive a Voter Notification Letter, contact election@cambridge.ca or 519-740-4680 ext. 4561. |
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| If you do not have internet access and cannot attend a poll to vote in-person, City staff will attend your residence to help you cast your vote the week of November 6 to November 10, 8:30AM - 4:30PM. To request this service, contact 519-740-4680 ext. 4561 |
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*Please be advised only residents of the Special Locations will be eligible to vote during the mentioned times. Members of the public will not be admitted into the locations to cast their vote and will have to attend either an Advanced Poll, a Poll on Election Day, or vote online.
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| Voter Eligibility |
If you meet all of the following conditions, you are eligible to vote in the 2023 Ward 1 By-Election:
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| Amendments to the Voters' List |
| To make any additions, deletions or amendments to the Voters' List, you will need to complete an EO 1 - Application to Amend the Voters' List and present acceptable ID. Examples of acceptable ID can be found under the Voter Identification Tab. The Application can be completed through the following options: Over the Phone and Email Contact the City of Cambridge Election line at 519-623-1340, ext. 4561. You will need to ensure the form is completed and email it to election@cambridge.ca with a copy of the prescribed identification. You can contact the Election extension at the following times and extended dates: Regular Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Extended Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on: • Saturday November 4th • Sunday November 5th • Saturday November 11th • Sunday November 12th At City Hall From now until the conclusion of Election Day, Monday November 13th at 8:00 p.m., residents may come into City Hall during business hours to complete the EO1 - Application to Amend the Voters' List form. Our business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding applicable holidays. Our address is as follows: City of Cambridge City Hall 50 Dickson Street, First Floor Cambridge, ON N1R 5W8 Advanced Polling Dates At the following locations and dates, residents may make amendments to the Voters' List during our advanced polling:
Election Day Polling Locations Residents can attend any of the following locations on Election Day, Monday November 13th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to amend the Voters' List:
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| Voter Identification |
| Voters will be required to provide proof of identity and residency. Note: The Voter Notification Letter is NOT a form of acceptable ID. Acceptable Forms of Identification |
| Voters' List |
| The Voters' List is a list of people who are eligible to vote in the 2023 Ward 1 By-Election. The Municipal Elections Act requires the voters’ list for all municipal elections in the province be provided by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. The municipal, provincial and federal elections do not share a voters’ list and all three are generated differently. To be removed from the voters list, a person is required to apply to be removed during the election period and notice of this change is provided to MPAC by the municipality. Inaccuracies on the voter’s list is not the responsibility of the municipality and all changes are provided to MPAC from the municipality. |
| Accessible Voting |
| Every effort has been made to ensure that each voting location is as accessible as possible. For more information, view the 2023 Ward 1 By-Election Accessibility Plan. |
| Voting by Proxy |
| If you are unable to vote either in the Advanced Polls or on Election Day, you can select someone to vote on your behalf. This person must be a qualified elector within Ward 1. To appoint a Proxy:
Service Cambridge Counter, 1st Floor
50 Dickson Street
Cambridge, ON N1R 5W8
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| Students |
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Students living in Cambridge for school
Students living away from Cambridge for school
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Voters With No Permanent Lodging |
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Eligible voters who do not have a permanent address but live in Ward 1 can vote in the by-election. If you need information about how to vote or are experiencing a barrier to voting, email election@cambridge.ca or call the Voter Help Line at 519-740-4680 ext. 4561. |
Voter Fraud
| Only Open Your Own Voter Notification Letter |
| Voter Notification Letters will be sent to individuals on the Voters' List prior to the Advanced Voting Days. The Voters' List is created from a Preliminary List of Electors provided to the City by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), which municipalities are required to use. It is a Criminal Code offence to tamper with mail, which includes opening a Voter Notification Letter other than your own. If your household receives a Voter Notification Letter for a former resident who is no longer an eligible voter, such as a family member who moved, do not open or forward it. Make the envelope "Return to Sender" and drop it in a mailbox. |
| Keep Your Information Secure |
| Eligible voters should keep their Voter Notification Letter, Voter ID or Voting PIN private from anyone, including any candidates or City Staff. Candidates and candidates' volunteers are not permitted to assist a voter in using the Internet Voting System. In addition to the information on the Voter Notification Letter, additional steps are required to validate your identity when voting online. Voters will also be required to make a legal Declaration of Qualification confirming their eligibility, similar to in-person voting. It is punishable legal offence to vote when you are not eligible to do so. |
| It is Illegal to Vote More Than Once |
| Under law, eligible voters can only vote once in the Municipal Elections, regardless of how many properties they own or rent. The Internet Voting System used by the City can flag irregular voting occurrences for further investigation. The City will pursue individuals who commit voter fraud. Anyone with evidence of voter fraud should contact Waterloo Regional Police Services. On conviction, any individual found to have voted more than once can face a fine of up to $25,000 and imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months. |
| Requests to be Added to the Voters' List Require Identification |
| If you do not receive a Voter Notification Letter, please see above Amendments to the Voters' List tab for further information. Applications to be added to the Voters' List must include identification that shows your name and address. All requests are reviewed by an Election Official to determine if a Voter Notification Letter should be issued. Election Staff have the authority to decline any application to amend the Voters' List if they are not satisfied that the person making the application is permitted to do so, or if they are not satisfied that the person is an eligible voter. Anyone submitting false information, on conviction, can face a fine of up to $25,000 and imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months. |
The 2023 City of Cambridge Ward 1 By-Election Guide and Information for Voters and the Voters' Guide from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs provide information about voting in municipal and school board elections.
Election Contact Information
Clerk's Office50 Dickson Street
PO Box 669
Cambridge, ON N1R 5W8
Telephone: (519) 740-4680 ext. 4561
Email: election@cambridge.ca