The City of Winnipeg says it has set a new record for advance voting in a municipal election. According to a news release from the city, 25,514 ballots have been cast as of Oct. 18, which is an all-time high at this point in advance voting for a municipal election. The city also set a single-day advance voting location record on Oct. 16 at the St. Vital Centre. A total of 1,879 votes were cast that day, with 366 votes cast during the busiest hour. For those still wishing to submit their votes in advance, community advance polling stations are open until Oct. 22 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Locations in each of the wards can be found online. Voters can also vote at City Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 22, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 23. Election Day is on Oct. 28. Voters can find their voting locations online or by calling 311.
