The field of candidates for the B.C. provincial election is now set.
Friday was the deadline to file nominations and voters will decide who will join the B.C. legislature when all the ballots are counted.
The candidates in the three local ridings are as follows:
Prince George/Valemount
- Shirley Bond, Liberal Party (incumbent seeking re-election)
- Laura Parent, New Democratic Party
- MacKenzie Kerr, Green Party
- Sean Robson, Libertarian
Prince George/Mackenzie
- Mike Morris, Liberal Party (incumbent seeking re-election)
- Joan Atkinson, New Democratic Party
- Catharine Kendall, Green Party
- Dee Kranz, Christian Heritage Party
- Raymond Rodgers, Libertarian
Nechako Lakes
- John Rustad, Liberal Party (incumbent seeking re-election)
- Anne Marie Sam, New Democratic Party
- Jon Rempel, Libertarian
- Margo Maley, Independent
- Dan Stuart, Christian Heritage Party
Voting day is Saturday, Oct. 24, and the polls will be open that day from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (local time).
Voters must cast their ballots in the electoral district in which they reside. If you’re unsure what your electoral district is, call Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683.
All voters have the option to vote in advance from Thursday, Oct. 15-Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., at any Elections BC advance/general voting place. In Prince George, advance voting offices are at 4514 Austin Road West, 3400 Hart Highway, 3555 Fifth Ave., 3590 Dufferin Ave., 808 Canada Games Way and 7201 Domano Blvd.
Advance votes will also be accepted at district electoral offices. In Prince George-Mackenzie the office is at Tabor Plaza, 212-100 South Tabor Blvd. In Prince George-Valemount it’s at 1511 Third Ave. In Nechako Lakes it’s at 102 Stewart St. West in Vanderhoof.
Other voting places will only be open on Oct. 24. Go to wheretovote.elections.bc.ca to find all the locations in the city to vote.
Voters will have an assigned voting place on election day but if it is more convenient you can vote at any another voting place within your electoral district.If you vote in person, bring valid identification whichshows your name and home address. Bring your voting card, which will be mailed to your home address. Bring your own pencil or pen to mark the ballot. Voters are also being encouraged to wear a mask to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Another option, especially for those not comfortable with voting in person due to the pandemic, is to mail in your ballot. Vote-by-mail packages are available online at eregister.electionsbc.gov.bc.ca or by calling Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683. Completed vote-by-mail packages must be received by Elections BC before 8 p.m. PT on Oct. 24. It is recommended to request a vote-by-mail package by no later than Oct. 17.
