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Vancouver Voters Head to Polls in By-Election

Vancouverites are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in a by-election in the city's 23rd electoral district. The by-election was called after former MLA Murtaza Haider resigned from his seat in February.

The by-election features four candidates vying for the seat: NDP candidate David Chen, Liberal candidate Kyla Epstein, Green candidate Michael Thompson, and independent candidate Tony Wang.

The by-election is seen as a test of the city's political landscape, with many voters looking to send a message to the provincial government about issues like housing affordability, climate change, and public transportation.

The NDP is seen as the front-runner in the by-election, with many expecting Chen to be the likely winner. However, the Liberal and Green parties are also expected to put up strong challenges, with some polls suggesting that the race could be tighter than initially thought.

The by-election is also being watched closely by the provincial government, which is expected to take note of the results as it prepares for the 2027 provincial election.

Voters are heading to the polls today, with polls opening at 8:00 am and closing at 8:00 pm. Results are expected to be announced later tonight.