Candidates Compete for York-Simcoe MPP Position

As the Sept. 3 byelection nears, Elections Ontario has released its list of candidates aiming to take over after Caroline Mulroney stepped down.

Nominations for the Sept. 3 byelections in Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, Scarborough Southwest, and York-Simcoe have closed, and you can now find a complete list of candidates for these three districts at elections. on. ca.

Here’s the breakdown:

Six candidates from six parties are running in Hamilton East-Stoney Creek Seven candidates (including one independent) and six parties are competing in Scarborough Southwest Seven candidates from seven different parties are running in York-Simcoe.

In York-Simcoe, the candidates include Gerald Auger (Ontario Party), Sean Conroy (Libertarian), Naomi Davison (Liberals), Dr. David Ghobrial (New Blue), Susan Lahey (Progressive Conservatives), Bobby Nikmard (New Democrats), and Matt Pearce (Green Party).

Voter information cards will be sent to those on the voter list within these districts. Although these cards aren’t necessary to vote, residents can verify, update, or add their details to the voter list until Aug. 24 at registertovoteon. ca to ensure a smoother voting experience on election day.

Voters can also access a scannable version of their voter information card along with a complete candidate list by creating an account on the Elections Ontario app.

There are various options and days available to cast your vote during this byelection. If you want to vote early before election day, you can do so at your local election office until Sept. 2 or at advance polls from Aug. 26 to 28. Voters can also apply online at elections. on. ca by Aug. 28 for mail-in ballots.

Key Voting Dates

Aug. 28, 6 p. m. – Last chance to submit your application for mail-in voting. You can apply online or download an application at elections. on. ca. Completed ballots need to be received by Elections Ontario by 6 p. m. on Sept. 3. Until Sept. 2 – Early voting is available at your local election office.  Aug. 26 to 28 – Advance voting takes place; check voterinformationservice. elections. on. ca for specific times and locations.  Aug. 21 to Sept. 2 – Assistive voting technology is available at your local elections office and by appointment on election day as well.​  Sept. 3 – Cast your vote on election day from 9 a. m. to9 p. m.​ 

Political Advertising and Election Polls

Sept.2 and 3- A political advertising blackout will be in effect during this time.​  Sept.3- Election surveys that haven’t been previously cannot be released from midnight until 9 p. m.​

Elections Ontario is a non-partisan organization that oversees provincial elections, byelections, and referenda management. For more details , visit elections. on. ca or call1-888-668-8683.

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