Election day in Madawaska Valley: Follow our coverage here

It’s election day in Madawaska Valley.

The township says eligible voters have until 8 p.m. tonight to cast a ballot.

Current mayor David Shulist is not seeking reelection, however, is running for one of four councillor spots.

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Mary Blank and Roger Prince are candidates for mayor.

All of the candidates are listed on the township election page.

Voting is still available online at https://madawaskavalley.elections.vote/en/home or in person until 8 p.m. today at the municipal office at 85 Bay Street in Barry’s Bay.

The township has traditionally recorded higher-than-average voter turnout, with 51 per cent of eligible voters casting ballots in 2022 and 56 per cent participating in the 2018 municipal election.

The office will be closed to regular business on Monday and the only services being provided are voting or election-related questions.

Paul Cluff
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Paul is a veteran journalist with decades of experience in newsrooms across Canada. He has served as sports editor at the St. Thomas Times-Journal, a general assignment reporter at the Stratford Beacon Herald, editor of the Goderich Signal Star, and founding editor of StratfordToday.ca. Paul is a graduate of St. Clair College’s journalism program and holds a credential in Inclusive Journalism – Fair Representation in Media from Seneca College.

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