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Voting day: Residents cast their ballots in Lethbridge-West by-election Wednesday

Residents head to the polls on Wednesday for the Lethbridge-West by-election. 

UCP candidate John Middleton-Hope, NDP candidate Rob Miyashiro and Alberta Party candidate Layton Veverka are all vying to replace Shannon Phillips as the riding’s MLA. 

Phillips resigned from the position earlier this year. 

READ MORE: Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips resigns 

READ MORE: Lethbridge-West by-election called for December 18th 

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Elections Alberta says preliminary figures from the advance voting period from December 10 to 14 showed that 6,669 votes were cast, with 37,096 eligible electors. 

READ MORE: Advance voter turnout for the Lethbridge-West by-election 

Polls will be open Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a list of voting locations available from Elections Alberta. To be eligible, electors must be a Canadian citizen 18 years of age or older, and an ordinary resident of the Lethbridge-West (ED 72) electoral district. 

READ MORE: Elections Alberta using community methods to share in replace of “Where to Vote” cards 

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Additionally, you must provide your identity and current address to vote. More information on what you need to bring with you when casting your ballot is available online. 

Further details about the Lethbridge-West by-election on December 18 are available at the Elections Alberta website.

Justin Goulet
Justin Goulet
Justin Goulet brings over a decade of experience to the Lethbridge newsroom. He started his career in Ontario before moving to Vancouver Island in 2014 to work with Vista Radio. He moved to Alberta in February 2019 and joined the Lethbridge team in June 2024. Justin is excited to share the stories of southern Alberta.
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