It’s 8 a.m. and that means the polls are open!
Be sure to take the time to go out and vote in the 2017 B.C. election.
Today, May 9, voting places will also be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In Mission, there are two ridings:
Abbotsford Mission:
This riding includes all of northeast Abbotsford to the east of Highway 11 and Sumas Way and the north of Highway 1. It also includes the central and western portions of Mission.
Candidates:
Simon Gibson: Liberal (incumbent)
Andrew Christie: NDP
Jennifer Holmes: Green
Dan Cameron: Christian Heritage Party
Maple Ridge-Mission
The riding spans the two municipalities in its name, Maple Ridge-Mission is generally bordered by 224th Street to the west and the Cedar Valley Connector/Cedar Street to the east.
Candidates:
Marc Dalton: Liberal (incumbent)
Bob D’Eith: NDP
Peter Tam: Green
Trevor Hamilton: Conservative
Jeff Monds: Libertarian
Keep checking missioncityrecord.com for coverage and results from the local ridings and the entire province.