Voters in Saint John’s Ward 3 will head to the polls on Monday in a municipal byelection.
Six men and one woman have put their names forward to fill the vacant council seat — Anthony Capson, Andrew Costin, Katelin Dean, David Hickey, Frank James, Brad Mitchell and Adam Salesse.
The seat became vacant after Gerry Lowe won the riding of Saint John Harbour in last fall’s provincial election.
Elections New Brunswick says nearly 12,000 people in the ward are eligible to vote.
Wishing all ward 3 candidates, all the best in tomorrow's election. Regardless of outcomes, please continue to believe in and serve our beautiful @cityofsaintjohn. Citizens please vote, it matters. #voteSJ pic.twitter.com/LgLNDMLfth
— Don Darling (@dondarlingSJ) May 5, 2019
Polls will open at 10 a.m. and remain open until 8 p.m. We will have an update on-air and online once a winner is elected.
Residents in Campobello Island will also head to the polls to elect a new mayor while Blacks Harbour is looking to fill a vacant council seat.
