Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
August 26, 2008

Media Advisory: Election Night Results

The media should be advised that when the polls close at 8:00 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, August 27) the results of the by-elections in Baie Verte-Springdale and Cape St. Francis may be obtained from the Chief Electoral Office.

The first results of the night are immediately reported by the returning officers and the results thereafter are reported in groups of five polls. This information will be made available to the media as it is received. Please make arrangements for access to a direct phone line by calling 709-729-0712.

Additionally, election results will be available live on the Elections Newfoundland and Labrador website (www.gov.nl.ca/elections). A room will also be provided at the Chief Electoral Office for media representatives who wish to be present as the results are received. Please confirm your attendance by 2:00 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, August 27) by contacting Adrienne at 709-729-0712.

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Media contact:

Adrienne Baird
Communications and Training Officer
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
709-729-0712
adriennebaird@gov.nl.ca

2008 08 26                                                    12:55 p.m.


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