Regina election: Advance polling stations now open [Video]

Advance polling stations for the Regina civic election opened Friday morning.

Residents have the opportunity to vote early for the next mayor, city council and school board.

There are six advance polling stations open across the city.

Regina City Hall, Northgate Mall, the North West Leisure Centre, South Leisure Centre, and Victoria Square Mall will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

There is also a drive-thru polling station at city hall.

“It’s been well received. It works really well down here when there’s a lack of parking downtown,” said Amber Ackerman, the Assistant Returning Officer for the City of Regina.

There were just over 13,000 people who cast their ballot in advance polling during the 2020 election.

Voter turnout in the last election was just 21.26 per cent, so the City of Regina has taken extra measures to increase turnout this year.

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