This is a page from the 2023 Prince Edward Island general election.
Looking for a different election? Click here.

How to vote in the 2023 Prince Edward Island general election

How to vote in the 2023 Prince Edward Island general election

  1. We'll walk you through things, step-by-step. Make sure to fill out everything you can!
  2. Then, we'll draw up your full plan to vote. You can print it, save it as a PDF, or have us send you a reminder text!
Ready to go?
Get started
Your notes and box-ticking stay on your device.
Not in District 18: Rustico - Emerald? Change district.

Can you vote?

Check all the boxes that apply to you:

You can vote in the District 18: Rustico - Emerald election!
Next

Are you registered to vote?

If you're not registered, don't remember registering, or are registered at an old address, you can still register at the polls.

When and where will you vote?

Voting is over for this election.

Who are you voting for?

We'll help you decide with 3 easy steps!

Step 1: Compare the party platforms

Step 2: Review the candidate profiles

Step 3: Come back here and choose your pick

Need another look at your options?

Ranald MacFarlane
Green
Flory Sanderson
Liberal
Brad Trivers
PC
David Wilson
NDP

Your pick for MLA

Add a candidate from the list above. Your pick stays on your device.
Your choice

Are your friends voting?

Help spread a little democracy! Do one of the following:

Why we're asking you to spread the word

If we want to keep our democracy, we have to use it. And all most people need to go out and vote is a little push from a friend!

Your plan to vote

How

When

Where

What to bring

If you're registered to vote:

1 government card with your name and current address.

For example:

  • PEI driver's license
  • PEI Identification Card (Voluntary ID)

Bring your Voter Card too if you can — it'll speed things up!

2 pieces of ID with your name, one of them with your current address.

1 piece of ID with your name; you'll have to take the Oath of Elector.

Be on the safe side: Bring extra ID if you can.
Examples of acceptable ID
Show examples of acceptable ID
  • Government card:
    • Your PEI Driver's License
    • Your PEI Photographic Identification Card (Voluntary ID)
    • Any other government card with your name and current address
  • Proof of identity:
    • Birth Certificate
    • Canadian Forces ID Card
    • Canadian Passport
    • Firearms Possession / Acquisition License
    • PEI Health Card
    • Hospital ID bracelet
    • Indian Status Card
    • Hunting or Fishing License
    • Band Membership Card
    • Parole Card
    • Student card from a post-secondary institution
    • Veterans Affairs Health Card
  • Proof of identity / residence:
    • Voter Information Card
    • Bank statement
    • Blank cheques with your name imprinted
    • Certificate of Title for a vehicle or residence
    • Credit card statement
    • First Nations Membership ID
    • Government Benefits Statement (EI, OAS, Social Assistance, Disability Support, Child Tax Credit, Workers Compensation, etc.)
    • Income Tax Assessment
    • Insurance policy / certificate
    • Letter from trustee / public guardian
    • Letter of Confirmation of Residence from First Nations Band
    • Letter of Confirmation of Residence or Document of Admission or Statement of Benefits from a long term care facility, seniors' residence, shelter or soup kitchen, or student residence
    • Pay cheque or stub from a government or employer
    • Residential lease
    • Utility bill (power, water, cable)

Your pick for MLA

Ranald MacFarlane Green Party
Flory Sanderson Liberal Party
Brad Trivers Progressive Conservative Party
David Wilson New Democratic Party

Keep a copy of your plan

Get a reminder text

Update your reminder text

Your reminder text is scheduled. Would you like to update it?
Your voting date, polling place, and phone number will be sent to and stored on both VoteMate's servers and systems operated by our SMS provider, Twilio.
We've sent you a text to confirm. What's the number in it?
Your reminder is all set up!

VoteMate is made by one person

My name's Laef Kucheran! I'm a 23-year-old web developer from Vancouver.

I worked over 200 hours running VoteMate for this election. I volunteer all that time and pay for the site's expenses out of my own pocket because I believe it can help people vote. That matters to me.

Did VoteMate help you? Perhaps you can help me!

Want to help out? Buy Me A Coffee Patreon logo Support me on Patreon Patreon
Lending your phone to a friend so they can fill out the guide? Reset your box-ticking and shortlist.