Internet voting and advance polls for Haldimand County Wards 1 & 4 By-election opening next week

Internet voting and advance polls for the 2025 Wards 1 & 4 By-election open next week ahead of Voting Day (April 10, 2025). Eligible voters who wish to cast their ballot online, in advance and in-person at polling stations are reminded of the following key details:

Voter Notification Letters

• Every eligible voter in Wards 1 & 4 should have received a Voter Notification Letter in the mail. This letter provides a unique Voter Identification Number (VIN) and PIN.  This information will permit you to vote online, and assist in identifying you at in-person polls.
• VINs and PINs are protected by legislation, and sharing them with another individual is subject to penalties.  Infractions will be referred to the Ontario Provincial Police for their investigation and action.
• Any resident of Ward 1 or 4 who does not receive a Voter Notification Letter in the mail is encouraged to check, update or add their information using the online voter registration portal at haldimandvotes.ca.
• Residents of Ward 1 or 4 who have questions about their mailed Voter Notification Letter are encouraged to contact election@haldimandcounty.on.ca, or call (905) 318-5932.

Advance internet voting – Monday, March 31, 2025 at 9 a.m. to Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5 p.m.

• Internet voting will be offered for advance voting only beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025 and concluding at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
• A link to the online voting portal will be available at haldimandvotes.ca. To vote online, residents will need their Voter Identification Number and PIN provided in their Voter Notification Letter.
• 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 are strongly encouraged to vote online well in advance of the April 9 deadline. Eligible voters who require assistance voting online may call 905-318-5932 or e-mail election@haldimandcounty.on.ca. 

Advance in-person voting – Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, and Saturday, April 5, 2025

Residents can vote at any advance polling station, regardless of their ward. Three advance polls are being held:

• Tuesday, April 1: Hagersville Arena (Almas Room) – open 2 to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 2: Jarvis Community Centre – open 2 to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, April 5: Haldimand County Administration Building (Haldimand Room) – open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Voting Day – April 10, 2025

• 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 to vote on their behalf. Instructions and proxy assignment forms are available at haldimandvotes.ca. 
• In order to cast a ballot, residents must provide 1 piece of identification listing their name and qualifying  address (e.g: driver’s license, utility bill, mortgage statement, etc.). A list of acceptable ID is available on haldimandvotes.ca.
• A list of certified candidates and candidates’ contact information is available at haldimandvotes.ca  

For additional information about the 2025 Wards 1 & 4 by-election, visit haldimandvotes.ca or contact election@haldimandcounty.on.ca.