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Published on Wednesday, March 16, 2016

myWestman.ca

Today, the writs have been issued for Manitoba’s 41st general election, officially kicking off a 34-day election campaign.

As of today, candidates may officially be nominated for the April 19th election. Candidates must file nomination papers with their returning office before 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29. The nomination papers must include the signatures of 50 or more eligible voters in the electoral division in which the candidate wishes to run.

For more information, visit the Elections Manitoba website at www.electionsmanitoba.ca or download the mobile app, Manitoba Votes 2016.

The last general election was held October 4, 2011, and 55.8 per cent of Manitobans cast a ballot.