Advance polling stations open Oct. 9

Advancepolling for the federal election starts Fridayand continues throughout the weekend.

This is the second election in a row where advance polling takes place during a holiday weekend.

In the 2011 federal election, more than 2.1 millionelectors cast their ballots at advance polls during Passover and Easter weekend, representing 14 per cent of electors who voted, according to Elections Canada.

CBC News has compiled a list of what you need to know to get set to vote.The general election day isOct. 19.

Advance Voting Dates: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Oct. 9-12.

When are polls open?:Polls are open from noon until 8 p.m.

Are you eligible to vote?:All registered electors in the federal election should have received a voter information card in the mail. To check if you're on the list of registered voters, click here.

Types of ID: You need to show both proof of identity and address.There are three options for acceptable identification:

• Show one original piece of identification issued by a Canadian government, whether federal, provincial or local, or an agency of that government. It needs to contain your photo, name and address; a driver's licence for example.

• Show two pieces of identification from a list authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada. Both must have your name and at least one must have your address, such as a health card and hydro bill.

• If you have two pieces of identification but can't prove where you live, you may have your residence attested to by another elector who knows you, who lives in the same polling division as you, and who is on the list of electors or is registering to vote. For example, a neighbour or your roommate who has proof of identification and address works. In this case, you must both take a written oath.

AdvanceVoting Stations: In order to avoid confusion, Elections Canada does not publish a complete list of polling stations. To find out where you needto vote, check your voter informationcard, the Elections Canada website, or call 1-800-463-6868.

Other FAQ:Elections Canada has a full, comprehensive list of voting information, including how to mail in your vote,listed here.

Source: Elections Canada

CBC News recentlyinterviewedall 15 local candidates asking them where they stand on issues important to the region. The series can be found here. Click on the riding names to view a snapshot of each:

Windsor West

Windsor-Tecumseh

Essex