Voting Hours & Requirements
Voting Hours: All regular voting stations are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Identification will be required to vote at all poll locations.
Unsure which ward you reside in? Check the official 51Թ ward boundary map.
Note: 51Թ ward boundaries differ from municipal boundaries. Additionally, some school trustee polling stations are located at a different venue than municipal voting stations (often just across the street or nearby). Please check your designated HSD polling location before heading out to vote.
View Ward Map (PDF)
* For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but reside at a health care facility, a moving voting station will be set up at the facilities as listed below.
Advance Poll — ALL WARDS (1, 2, 3, 4)
Saturday, October 17, 2026
51Թ – Conference Centre
5 Chrysler Gate, Steinbach (entrance off Chapel Dr.)
For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on election day, an advance voting opportunity will be held in Steinbach on Saturday, Oct 17 for all HSD wards.
Ward 1 (West)
Election Day — Wednesday, October 28, 2026
| Kleefeld Recreation Centre |
100 Park Ave, Kleefeld |
| New Bothwell Recreation Centre |
50 Park Bay Rd, New Bothwell |
| Niverville Heritage Centre – Ballroom |
100C Heritage Trl, Niverville |
* Mobile Polls — Ward 1 (Wednesday, Oct 28)
Niverville Credit Union Manor: 11 2nd Ave S, Niverville (10:00am – 10:45am)
Heritage Life Personal Care Home: 100A Heritage Trail (11:00am – 12:00pm)
Ward 2 (North)
Election Day — Wednesday, October 28, 2026
| Blumenort Recreation Centre |
5 Park Road, Blumenort |
| Landmark Kinsmen Community Center |
191 Robert Koop Rd, Landmark |
| Mitchell Community Centre |
130B Ash St, Mitchell |
* Mobile Poll — Ward 2 (Thursday, Oct 22)
Prairie Rose Apartments: 219 1st St W, Landmark (6:30pm – 8:00pm)
Ward 3 (Steinbach)
Election Day — Wednesday, October 28, 2026
| 51Թ – Conference Centre |
5 Chrysler Gate, Steinbach (enter off Chapel Dr.) |
| Friedensfeld Community Centre – Clubhouse |
32004 Rd 35E |
| Sarto Hall – Seniors Room |
31107 PR 205 |
* Mobile Polls — Steinbach Facilities (Wednesday, Oct 28)
Hospital/Rehab: 316 Henry Street
(8:30–9:30)
Bethesda Place: 399 Hospital Street
(9:30–10:15)
Linden Place: 260 First Street
(10:30–11:00)
Cedarwood Supportive Housing: 510 Wilson Street (11:00–11:30)
Parkview Apartments: 299 Kroeker Ave
(11:30–12:00賾)
Fernwood Place: 303 Third Street
(12:30賾–1:30賾)
Woodhaven Manor: 175 Woodhaven Ave
(1:45賾–2:45賾)
Rest Haven Care Home: 185 Woodhaven Ave
(2:45賾–4:00賾)
Bridgepark: 330, 340, 340B Stone Bridge Crossing (4:30賾–6:30賾)
Ward 4 (South)
Election Day — Wednesday, October 28, 2026
| Grunthal New Horizons Seniors Centre |
109 Main St, Grunthal |
| Friedensfeld Community Centre – Clubhouse |
32004 Rd 35E |
| Sarto Hall – Seniors Room |
31107 PR 205 |
* Mobile Polls — Grunthal Facilities (Wednesday, Oct 28)
Menno Home: 235 Park St (9:00am – 11:00am)
Greendale Estate: 231 Park St (1:00pm – 3:00pm)
Voting by Sealed Envelope
A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply to “vote by sealed envelope” by mailing or emailing the Senior Election Official or by appointment in-person with the Senior Election Official at 5 Chrysler Gate, Steinbach. You will need to submit an application along with a legible copy of your government-issued photo ID.
If applying by mail or email, a voter may apply between July 30th and October 25th. A voter applying by mail or email will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the Senior Election Official. (To ensure mail delivery time, please apply as early as possible. Packages for late applications must be picked up in person)
A voter may apply to vote by sealed envelope in person between September 30th and October 25th. A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application. All voters should bring identification when requesting a sealed envelope ballot in person.
Ballot Return Deadline: All completed ballots must be received at the 51Թ Election Office before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day (October 28, 2026). Sealed Envelope Ballots cannot be dropped off at regular polling locations.
