Lloyd Votes: Byelection called in Lloydminster

Lloydminster, AB/SK – A municipal byelection has been called for voters in Lloydminster to elect one new city councillor following the departure of former city councillor Aaron Buckingham, who has assumed the position of fire chief for the Lloydminster Fire Department.

In accordance with The Local Government Election Act, 2015, a byelection will be held in the City of Lloydminster on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. This byelection is mandated through Saskatchewan legislation as the vacancy did not occur within the same calendar year as the upcoming general election in November 2024.

Important Dates

Nomination Period: From January 3-9, 2024. Interested candidates can submit their nomination papers until 4 p.m. MST on January 9, 2024. Nomination packages cannot be accepted outside of this period.
Advance Poll: Will be advertised once set.
Byelection Day: Tuesday, February 13, 2024. This is the main voting day, and polling stations will be open for all eligible voters. Time and location will be advertised once set.
Lloydminster Returning Officer

Doug Rodwell
4420 50 Avenue
Lloydminster, AB/SK
P: 780-871-8328
E: cityclerk@lloydminster.ca
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays

Learn More

More information about the upcoming byelection will be distributed through public notices and updates will regularly be made to Lloydminster.ca/LloydVotes. Here, residents will find information about candidate eligibility and voter requirements, along with voting times and locations.