What to know ahead of Windsor’s Ward 2 byelection

Voters in Windsor’s Ward 2 are getting ready to head to the polls on Oct. 27 to choose a new representative at city hall.

The city is set to hold voting between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at seven locations.

Where to cast your ballot

• Sandwich Teen Action Group (3735 King Street)
• Mackenzie Hall (3277 Sandwich Street)
• Canterbury College (2500 University Avenue West)
• Campbell Baptist Church (1821 Wyandotte Street West)
• University Community Church (2320 Wyandotte Street West)
• Life After 50 (635 McEwan Avenue)
• Malden Park Visitors Centre (4200 Malden Road)

For this election, voter cards were not distributed, but those heading to the polls must bring an accepted piece of ID.

Aboard Transit Windsor, voters can ride for free by letting their driver know they’re going to or from voting.

In Ward 2, where voter turnout has been lackluster in past, advocacy group Our West End is hopeful this vote can change the pattern.

As a volunteer, Tammy Murray has found residents are more “motivated” to ask questions and attend events to learn more about candidates.

“I think we’re going to have maybe a little bit more than our typical voting, turnout. That’s just my guess,” Murray said.

The byelection was spurred by the resignation of Fabio Costante to take over the region’s community housing organization.

In a crowded race,15 candidates have thrown their hat in the ring to earn a spot in council chambers.

“There are people who are concerned who will take [Costante’s] place, and I think there are people who are concerned about the makeup of council right now,” Murray said.

Murray wants to see a councillor who will hit the ground running and prioritize the needs of Ward 2.