Elections Manitoba

THE PAS-KAMEESAK BYELECTION

The following is a list of important dates for the 2026 The Pas-Kameesak byelection.

June 23, 2026

Writ issued: The election is called and the campaign period begins. Restrictions on government advertising begin.

Nominations open: Prospective candidates can submit nomination papers to the local election office.

Preliminary voters list distributed: The preliminary voters list for The Pas-Kameesak is distributed within 48 hours to registered parties running a candidate and to candidates.

Voter information cards prepared: A voter information card is mailed to every voter on the voters list, detailing where and when they can vote during advance voting and on election day.

June 23 to July 2, 2026

Revision: Voters can register or update their information online, by phone, or at the local election office. Election officials may visit homes to register voters in this period.

July 6, 2026

Close of nominations: Completed nomination papers must be submitted to the local election office before 1:00 p.m.

July 11 to 18, 2026

Advance voting: Advance polling places are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. except for Sunday, noon to 6:00 p.m.

July 11 to 20, 2026

Advance voting at the local election office: Advance voting at the local election office is extended until election day.

July 18, 2026

Last day to apply for absentee voting.

July 20, 2026

Last day to apply to vote from home.
Last day to apply for personal security voting.

July 21, 2026

Election day: Polls are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

July 22, 2026

Final tally: The returning officer completes a final tally of votes, verifying the totals of all votes received.

July 27, 2026

Process audit begins: Process audits are conducted to confirm the accuracy of vote counting machines and results reporting process.

July 31, 2026

Declaration of candidate: The returning officer declares the candidate with the most votes elected.

August 7, 2026

Return of the writ: The returning officer certifies which candidate has been elected on the back of the writ and returns it to the chief electoral officer.

September 21, 2026

Campaign period ends
Candidacy period ends

November 23, 2026

Deadline for financial statements