Penticton voter interest higher than previous municipal election so far

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The second advance poll for Penticton's general election held on Saturday saw an uptick in voters, compared to 2018.

According to the City of Penticton, 1,207 voters cast ballots on Saturday, which is up by nearly 350 votes from the second poll four years ago.

In total, 2,273 ballots have been cast so far this year; compared to 1,862 in the first two 2018 advance opportunities.

Another advance poll is scheduled for Thursday, with voting available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.

In the South Okanagan and Similkameen, voters still have a few options on when to cast their ballot for their respective council member, mayor or regional district representative ahead of general election day.

Castanet has compiled a collection of candidate profiles for communities in the region. Click here to find your community and read more about the people vying for your vote.

Contact your local municipality or district to inquire about mail-in voting options.

General election day is Oct. 15.