By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

Strong advanced voting turnout for vacant Nanaimo Council seat

Jul 6, 2017 | 12:58 PM

NANAIMO — Interest appears high in Saturday’s by-election to fill a vacant Nanaimo City Council seat.

More than 1,300 people voted during two advanced voting opportunities, chief electoral officer Sheila Gurrie said.

Gurrie said more than 900 people alone cast their ballot on the second day at Nanaimo Alliance Church.

In comparison, Gurrie noted 500 people took advantage of advanced voting in the Nanaimo City Council by-election in 2011, which represented just 10 per cent of eligible voters.

General voting day is on Saturday, July 8 with 13 candidates on the ballot hoping to replace Wendy Pratt, who resigned from City Council in early April.

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Voting on Saturday takes place between 8 a.m and 8 p.m.

Results are expected to be released shortly after polls close.

A list of voting places can be viewed here.

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