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chief electoral officer


this is the head person at Elections New Brunswick. The Chief Electoral Officer has the responsibility for ensuring all elections are fair and impartial and are conducted in accordance with the variou [..]
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by-election


an election held to fill a vacancy in a provincial electoral district, municipality or rural community.
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advance poll


electors who might be away on Election Day, or would prefer to vote earlier, can vote at the advance poll. In provincial elections advance voting is held on the Monday and Saturday just before the Ele [..]
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additional polls


these polls, most often used at nursing homes and special care homes, allow people who choose not to vote at their designated polling location, the chance to cast their vote.
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agent


sometimes called a scrutineer, this person represents a candidate at the polling station and observes the voting and the counting of ballots. 
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candidate


a person who is running to be elected in an electoral district. In provincial elections candidates can be independent or represent a recognized political party.
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contributions


persons ordinarily resident in New Brunswick and eligible corporations, partnerships and trade unions may donate (contribute) a maximum of $6,000 annually to a recognized party and all candidates and [..]
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elector


someone who is eligible to vote.
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electoral district


New Brunswick is divided into 49 electoral districts.
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list of electors


also called the voters list. This is a list of all those people who are qualified to vote and have registered to vote. The List is sorted by polling division.
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