Overlapping Local, Provincial Elections in BC Causing Confusion: Candidates
Cori Ramsay, a candidate for city council in Prince George, B.C., says a voter told her they can’t wait to cast a ballot for her on Oct. 24. The voter would surely be disappointed, as Ramsay’s election is a week earlier, on Oct. 17. As British Columbians contend with local and provincial elections in October, [...]
TL;DR
- Local and provincial elections in British Columbia are occurring in close succession in October.
- The proximity of the election dates is reportedly confusing voters.
- Local elections are scheduled for October 17, with provincial elections on October 24.
- Voters will elect local officials on Oct. 17 and members of the legislature on Oct. 24.