Polls now open in Georgetown-Pownal byelection as voters choose next MLA
CBC
Voters in District 2, Georgetown-Pownal, are heading to the polls today to choose their next MLA.
Four polling stations opened at 9 a.m. Monday and will remain open until 7 p.m.
Four candidates are on the ballot:
The seat was left vacant after the resignation of former provincial housing minister Steven Myers in October.
The byelection results won't change the balance of power in the province.
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