The nomination period for prospective candidates in Victoria’s byelection are now open.
Prospective candidates have until Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. to get their nominations in.
Victoria residents vote to elect one city councillor on Dec. 12.
To obtain a Candidate Nomination Form, contact the Legislative Services office at city hall by calling 250-361-0571 or email elections@victoria.ca, as the building remains closed to the public due to COVID-19.
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Completed forms can be filed during the nomination period by making an in-person appointment or via email.
Only eligible candidates who have filed their papers by the close of nomination will be included on the ballot.
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Candidates will be declared no later than Nov. 16 and a candidate profile guide will be available on the city’s website by Nov. 17.
A byelection was planned for earlier this year to replace Laurel Collins who stepped down from council after being elected a Member of Parliament in October 2019.
For more information visit victoria.ca/election.
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