The 2016 election campaign is officially underway for Manitoba.

Anyone who is a Canadian citizen, who has resided in Manitoba for at least six months prior to election day and is over the age of 18 is eligible to vote.

Here’s some information about the election that you should know, courtesy of Elections Manitoba:

 

Voter Information:

You can search information by using your street address if you live in Winnipeg or Brandon. If you don’t live in those two cities, use the name of your community or municipality to find your voting information. For more information on that, click here.

Candidate Information:

You can find out who is running in your electoral division by clicking here. If you want to learn more about a certain candidate or the party they’re running for, visit their personal websites.

Advance Voting:

Advance voting takes place from Saturday, April 9, 2016 to Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday to Saturday and noon to 6:00 pm on Sundays. For more information on advance voting, click here. If you will be away for the advance voting time period and election day, you can vote by an absentee ballot. For more information on that, click here.

ID Requirements:

All voters must show ID when they show up to vote. This can include any government-issued photo ID, including a driver’s license, enhanced Manitoba identification card, a passport or a treaty card. You can also show two documents that include your name, which include a Manitoba Health card, a Social Insurance Card, a utility bill or a credit card.

If You Haven’t Been Visited by an Enumerator:

If for some reason you aren’t on the voters list or you think you may have been skipped over, you must contact your returning office by Thursday, April 7 to have your name added to the list. The offices are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm from Monday to Saturday and noon to 6:00 pm on Sunday. You can contact your return office by searching your electoral information on the Elections Manitoba website.

You don’t have to have your name on the list to vote, but it makes it much easier.  

Accessibility Services and Options:

If you can’t vote in person because of a disability you can use a homebound ballot. If you have a disability but can make it to vote in person, you make use of the services they offer at polling stations. If this applies to you or you have any concerns, you can click here.

Personal Security:

If you are concerned about your security you can apply to have your name omitted or obscured from the Voters List and replaced with a personal security number. However, if you have been assigned a personal security number you can only vote by a homebound ballot. The Voters List is not publicly posted. If you want to discuss these options, you can contact Elections Manitoba.

 

For more information on each party and where they stand on certain issues, you can visit the websites of the NDP, Liberals, Conservatives and Green Party.

Manitobans go to the polls on April 19, 2016.