Elections Manitoba

43RD GENERAL ELECTION

Manitoba has a set date for general elections, although the law allows for the election to be called before the set date.

The next date set for a provincial general election is October 3, 2023. If the election is called earlier, the dates shown below will change.

90 Day pre-election period begins: Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Restrictions on government advertising begins: Friday, August 4, 2023

Targeted registration: Election officials may visit homes to register voters from August 17 to 24.

Writ day (start of election period): Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Revision: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 to Thursday, September 14, 2023. Election officials may visit homes to register voters in this period.

Close of nominations: Monday, September 11, 2023, 1:00 p.m.

Advance voting: Saturday, September 23, 2023 to Saturday, September 30, 2023. Advance polling places are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, noon to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Last day to apply for absentee voting: Saturday, September 30, 2023

Last day to apply for homebound voting: Monday, October 2, 2023

Election day: Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Polls are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Campaign period: September 5, 2023 to December 4, 2023

Candidacy period: From the date a person becomes a candidate to December 4, 2023.

Deadline for financial statements: February 5, 2024. Both candidates and registered parties must file election financial statements with Elections Manitoba.