Inuvik - There are many options available for people voters wishing to cast a ballot in the Monday Oct. 1 territorial election.

Twin Lakes returning officer Terry Halifax said that advance polling is open until Saturday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m.

Twin Lakes returning officer Terry Halifax is waiting in his office for election day on Monday, Oct. 1. There was a mobile poll earlier this week for people who aren't able to travel. If you want to make an advance poll, you can do so until Saturday, Sept. 29. - Dez Loreen/NNSL photo

Halifax said that this month has been a busy one.

"First, we handed nomination forms out to the candidates," he said.

"That happened during the first week of September."

Once the nominations for both candidates were in, Halifax prepared for the advance poll, which has been going since Sept. 19.

"People have been able to come in and vote early," said Halifax.

"It's been a good opportunity for those who will be out of town or unavailable."

Halifax added that his office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

The office is located in the Eskimo Inn building.

The crew at Elections NWT has also been looking out for those people who can't leave their homes.

Halifax explained that a mobile poll was held on Wednesday, Sept 26, for six people who signed up for the service.

"The mobile poll is good for those who can't make it to the polling stations," said Halifax.

"We drive right to their home and take the ballot from them."

Halifax had some instructions for those people who will be voting on Monday, Oct. 1.

"The polling station is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1," he said.

"The polling station is at Ingamo Hall, where there are two booths," he said.

For those people who are not registered yet, Halifax said it's an easy process that only takes a few minutes.

"You can swear an oath at the poll station," he explained.

"You will need a piece of identification, or be known by one of our staff at the station."

Once the polling stations close at 8 p.m., Halifax said that the doors are locked and any remaining people are allowed to vote and leave.

"Even if the line has 15 people in it, they will be allowed to vote," he said.

Once the votes are in, Halifax and his crew will count the ballots to make their unofficial announcement.

"We have representatives from both candidates on hand," said Halifax.

The ballots from the advance poll and mobile polls are also added at this time.

Halifax said that on Oct. 3. He takes the ballots for the official tally and registers them.

An all candidates forum is also planned for tonight, Sept. 27. It will serve as the last opportunity for the candidates to address public concerns.