Regina City Election Bylaw - Voter Accommodation

Elections and Campaign Finance Saskatchewan 3 Minutes Read · published May 24, 2026 Flag of Saskatchewan · By Daniel Roy

Regina, Saskatchewan voters who need assistance or accommodations at municipal polls can request supports to vote safely and privately. This guide explains who may request an accommodation, typical options available at polling places, how to make a request before or on election day, and the offices responsible for administering requests in Regina.

Overview

Accommodations allow voters with mobility, sensory, cognitive, or temporary access needs to cast a ballot. Common measures include accessible voting stations, magnifiers or large-print materials, assistance from a person of the voters choice, and curbside voting where available. Advance notification helps election staff prepare accessible equipment and staff briefings.

Who Can Request an Accommodation

  • Voters with permanent disabilities or long-term conditions.
  • Voters with temporary injuries or medical conditions.
  • Elderly voters who need seated or assisted voting.
  • Voters who require language or communication supports.
Requesting ahead of election day improves availability of specific equipment or staff support.

How to Request an Accommodation

Requests may be made in advance through the City Clerk's election information pages or at the polling place on election day; the City Clerk's office administers municipal election operations and accessibility measures in Regina.City election information[1] For statutory rules governing municipal elections, see the Saskatchewan Local Government Election Act and related provincial materials.Local Government Election Act[2]

  1. Plan: identify accommodation needs as early as possible before election day.
  2. Contact: call or email the City Clerk's Elections contact (see Help and Support / Resources below).
  3. Confirm: if available, request specific equipment or assistance (e.g., large-print ballot, magnifier, assisted voting).
  4. On election day: inform poll staff on arrival if you need curbside voting, a private booth, or a ballot marker.

Penalties & Enforcement

Municipal election conduct and offences are governed by provincial election law and administered locally by the City Clerk and, where applicable, provincial enforcement authorities. Specific penalty amounts for election offences are not listed on the City of Regina election information page cited above and must be confirmed in the controlling statute or official provincial materials.[1][2]

  • Fine amounts: not specified on the cited City of Regina election information page; consult the Local Government Election Act for statutory penalties.[2]
  • Escalation: first, repeat, and continuing offence procedures are set out in provincial legislation and are not specified on the cited municipal page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: may include court orders, injunctions, or disqualification under provincial law; not specified on the cited municipal page.
  • Enforcer: primary local administrator is the City Clerk; prosecutions or statutory enforcement are governed by provincial authorities where specified.[1]
  • Appeals/review: appeal routes and time limits for election decisions are established in legislation or court rules and are not specified on the cited City page.
If you believe an election offence has occurred, contact the City Clerk and, if appropriate, provincial authorities promptly.

Applications & Forms

The City of Regina election information page does not publish a specific "voter accommodation request" form; requests are handled by contacting election staff as described on the official election information page.[1]

Common Issues and Practical Steps

  • Bring ID and any supporting documentation to polling place if required.
  • If you need assistance inside the polling place, ask poll staff for a private booth or a ballot marker.
  • For curbside voting, remain in your vehicle and notify poll staff as directed by local procedures.

FAQ

Who should I contact to request an accommodation?
Contact the City Clerk's Elections contact listed on the City of Regina election information page or speak to poll staff on election day.
Is there a fee to request an accommodation?
No fee is typically required; the cited City election information page does not list any fees for voter accommodations.[1]
Can someone assist me in marking my ballot?
Yes, voters may be assisted by a person of their choice or by poll staff where permitted; follow polling place instructions and privacy protocols.

How-To

  1. Identify your accommodation needs and preferred supports before election day.
  2. Contact the City Clerk's Elections contact to notify them and request specific equipment or arrangements.[1]
  3. On election day, arrive early and tell poll staff you have an accommodation request.
  4. If an issue occurs, ask for the senior poll official and request a recorded note of the incident for follow-up.

Key Takeaways

  • Notify the City Clerk ahead of time when possible to ensure equipment and staff are ready.
  • On election day, poll staff are the immediate point of contact for accommodations.
  • For legal questions about election offences or appeals, consult the Local Government Election Act and City Clerk resources.[2]

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City of Regina - Election information
  2. [2] Saskatchewan - Local Government Election Act

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