276. Electors cast their vote by writing the given name and family name of the candidate of their choice on the ballot paper. They may add the name of the political party or the word “Independent”, if applicable.
Sections 342, 344 to 347 and sections 349 to 354 apply, with the necessary modifications. However, the prohibition to engage in partisan publicity provided in section 352 does not apply to an office used by a candidate for election purposes that is situated near the main office or a branch office of a returning officer.
1989, c. 1, s. 276; 2006, c. 17, s. 15; 2011, c. 5, s. 35.