Polls in the 44th federal election have closed and the counting has begun.
People across Kootenay-Columbia and the country voted on Monday. Here is a look at the local numbers.
Please note, these results are not final. Final results will not be available until mail-in ballots are certified and counted.
That process does not begin until Tuesday, September 21st.
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Elections Canada reports that the process may take two to five days.
As of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, the Conservatives are ahead in Kootenay Columbia, holding 26,813 votes with 99.6% of the polls reporting.
An official winner will be declared once mail-in ballots are counted.
Results as of 8 a.m.:
- Conservative Party – Rob Morrison (incumbent) – Votes: 26,813 – 43.8%
- New Democratic Party – Wayne Stetski – Votes: 22,140 – 36.2%
- Liberal Party – Robin Goldsbury – Votes: 5,474 – 9%
- People’s Pary of Canada – Sarah Bennett – Votes: 4,316 – 7.1%
- Green Party – Rana Nelson – Votes: 2,407 – 3.9%
