Lax Kw'alaams Band Voting continues today until 8PM, with voting locations in Lax Kw'alaams and Prince Rupert

The Lax Kw'alaams Hall on Third Avenue West is the
Prince Rupert location for voting in todays
Lax Kw'alaams Election

Members of the Lax Kw'alaams Band are set to cast their ballots for the government that will chart their course for the next four years, with large volume of candidates to choose from in the 2023 election.

Voting got underway at 9 AM at two locations: 

The Lax Kw'alaams Elders lodge on Church Street in Lax Kw'alaams

Prince Rupert Polling Station, Lax Kw'alaams Hall 824-3rd Avenue West 

Members also had opportunity to vote online and by mail in ballot

Polls Close at 8PM at both locations.

As we outlined on November 1st it's a large field of candidates for elected office, with five contenders seeking to gain the office of Mayor from incumbent Gary Reece.

There are 26 candidates seeking the 12 council seats which feature a mix of On Reserve and Off Reserve positions.

The candidates will have to wait until Wednesday to hear word of their vote totals, the results are to be released following the vote count at 9:30 AM.

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Cross posted from the North Coast Review.