12-What if I need assistance?
A relative or friend can assist you in filling out forms. The Deputy Returning Officer may take an oath and mark the ballot paper as directed by the elector.
For more information, click here.
Election of Members of the Yukon Legislative Assembly
11-What options do I have for voting?
You may apply for special ballot by completing a form on line.
For more details, see Elector Info page.
05-How can I vote if I will be away on polling day (election day)?
If you are away on polling day:
- you can vote a week before the polling day at the advance polls held on Sunday, Day 23 and Monday, 24 from 8am to 8pm of the election period
- by special ballot
For more information, visit the Elector Information page.
01-Who can vote?
You are eligible to vote if, on polling day, you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- at least 18 years old
- resident in Yukon for the past 12 months prior to the election day
More information about the Yukon residence here.
15-I am a new Canadian citizen, how can I vote?
Congratulations on becoming a Canadian citizen! Voting is an important part of our democracy.
Click here to find out how to get registered on the list of electors.
14-Does Elections Yukon provide assistance for people who are visually impaired?
Yes, Elections Yukon provides tools for people who are visually impaired:
- a poster of an enlarged ballot magnifier
- a Braille template
13-Is my poll station wheelchair accessible?
Every polling place shall be located so that access to it is convenient to persons with disabilities and if possible, it is at street level.
10-Who can form a political party?
Any group that has been organized to promote candidates for election to the Legislative Assembly may apply to the Chief Electoral Officer to form a registered political party.
Registration requirements include the support of 100 eligible electors within the organization, as well as the consent of persons who will serve as party leader and party official.
Additional information is available if you contact us.
09-When is the next territorial election?
The Elections Act was amended in 2020 to introduce a fixed election date.
The next territorial general election is to be held by Monday, November 3, 2025. However, there is currently a minority government and an election can be called prior to that election date.
08-What was the voter turnout in past elections?
Voter turnout in the 2021 general election was 65.6%.
Voter turnout by electoral district and historical voter turnout information are available through reports available on our Territorial Election Reports page.