When a territorial election is called, there are different ways Yukoners can vote. All registered electors will be sent a voter information card showing when and where to vote. A full list of the dates and locations will also be posted online.
Vote at a returning office (RO office)
Once an election is called, offices are set up in all 19 electoral districts. Offices are open 7 days a week during the election period. This office addresses will be posted online shortly after an election is called.
You can vote in-person at any returning office across the Yukon. To vote at a returning office, you will need to fill out an application and show ID. Staff at the office can help you fill out the form. Most people use their Yukon driver's license or general identification card. There are more than 50 ID options.
All voting at returning offices is done by special ballot.
Vote at an advance poll
Advance polls take place on the Sunday and Monday before polling day from 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
Every registered elector is assigned to a polling location based on where they live. Registered electors can find their assigned advanced polling location on their voter information card or online.
The list of voting locations will also be posted online shortly after an election is called.
Vote on polling day (election day)
Every registered elector is assigned to a polling location based on where they live. Registered electors can find their assigned polling location on their voter information card or online. Polls are open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
The list of voting locations will be posted online shortly after an election is called.
Vote by mail
Once an election is called, you can apply to be mailed a ballot. Usually, electors who choose to vote by mail are either:
- housebound, due to incapacity or illness, or
- away from home during the election, such as students, people getting medical treatment, working away from home, travelling outside of the Yukon, or incarcerated.
Electors can apply to vote by mail by:
- completing an online application, or
- downloading the application form and emailing or faxing it to Elections Yukon.
The online and downloadable applications will be posted online shortly after an election is called.
All voting by mail is done by special ballot.
Accessible voting supports
Elections Yukon strives to make voting accessible to all electors, regardless of their needs. We have services and support for electors with disabilities or underlying health conditions to support them to vote. Electors can also use their own assistive/adaptive devices at returning offices.
Polling place accessibility
Polling places are often in schools, community centers, libraries, and other public buildings. While locations are chosen with accessibility in mind, some may not have barrier-free access. If your assigned polling place is not accessible, it will be noted on your voter information card and online.
Electors who are not able to access their assigned polling place on polling day can vote:
- at their assigned advanced polling location, which may have better accessibility
- at any returning office
- by mail
- by making arrangements for an election official to meet you outside your assigned polling place.