The lead up to polling day at the Black by-election has been positive with over 6,400 people taking the opportunity to vote early.
Electoral Commissioner of South Australia, Mick Sherry has been encouraged by those who are eligible to vote early – to do so.
“We are encouraged by electors who have used the early voting eligibility criteria to ensure their vote is counted, in particular considering the heat predicted for Saturday.”
“The queues have been steady at both early voting centres in South Brighton and Hallet Cove, with 6,479 early votes issued as of Thursday night. The extended opening hours on Thursday night was well attended.”
“Many who are working on Saturday, who are away on holidays, who are frail or pregnant, have all lined up to vote.”
"We encourage vulnerable electors to consider voting at an early voting centre and keep out of the heat. The early voting centres will be open until 6.00pm today.”
Additionally, 2,749 Black electors completed postal vote applications, which closed on Thursday 14 November, with final postal ballot packs in the mail today.
Postal voters must complete their ballot papers before 6:00 pm on Saturday 16 November 2024 (polling day) and they have up to 7 days to return their envelope to the electoral commission. Anyone completing postal votes must have their envelopes received by the Returning Officer by Saturday 23 November 2024, which indicates an immediate return via mail.
“It is compulsory to vote in the Black by-election and voters should cast their vote.”
Polling booths for the Black by-election will be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm, Saturday 16 November 2024.
There are nine polling booths across the District of Black, from South Brighton to Hallet Cove, which are available on the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) website’s interactive map.
As the weather is predicted to be in the mid to high 30’C, ECSA encourages electors in the District of Black to plan their day and be prepared with water, hat and sunscreen.
“As the weather is predicted to be hot tomorrow, we are encouraging people to plan their day and consider going to a polling location at the cooler part of the day. Bring out your hat, sunscreen and water.”
Information on polling locations, accessibility and opening times will be available on the interactive map available on the ECSA website.
“Make your vote count – vote.”
Black by-election website
https://ecsa.sa.gov.au/elections/2024-black-by-election
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