Montreal’s Buzzing Election Weekend Ahead
Montreal is abuzz with activity this weekend as residents navigate a full STM shutdown and a tense Blue Jays game on Saturday, while also gearing up to elect their next mayor on Sunday.
Despite nearly 12% of voters casting their ballots during the advance voting period, all eyes are on the undecided voters and youth as they hold the key to the city’s future. Recent polls reveal that around one in three voters are still unsure about their mayoral choice.
As the mayoral candidates make their final appeals, residents are hopeful that their preferred candidate will emerge victorious.
“I’m rooting for Luc Rabouin to win,” expressed one supporter of Projet Montréal.
However, not all Montrealers are equally enthused about the election.
“I don’t really know the candidates,” admitted one resident. “I’m not that invested.”
Another echoed similar sentiments, saying, “I haven’t been following it closely. I’m not sure who to vote for.”
In addition to the candidates, community organizations are actively encouraging voter participation, especially among the youth. This year, nearly 49,000 young Montrealers are eligible to vote for the first time in a municipal election.
Erika De Torres, from the organization Apathy is Boring, emphasized the significance of this election for young voters, highlighting issues like housing and affordability that matter to them.
“With global concerns about democracy, both young and old are engaged,” Torres noted. “Democracy is a privilege and a practice that must be upheld.”
Élections Montréal has established 450 polling stations across the city, open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, ensuring accessible voting for all Montrealers.
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