Candidate nominations for the upcoming byelection in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex close on Thursday.
Those who want to run for the vacant provincial seat have until 2 p.m. on April 18, 2024 to file the necessary paperwork.
There are currently eight names on the ballot.
Longtime Chatham-Kent Councillor Steve Pinsonneault is running for the Progressive Conservatives, Mayor of Lucan-Biddulph Cathy Burghardt-Jesson is running for the Liberals, Kathryn Shailer is representing the NDP, registered respiratory therapist Andraena Tilgner is running for the Green Party, Dr. Keith Benn will represent the New Blue Party of Ontario, Stephen Campbell is running for the None of the Above Direct Democracy Party, Cynthia Workman is running for the Ontario Party, and Hilda Walton is running as Independent.
Meanwhile, voter information cards were sent out this week outlining where electors can cast their ballots on election day May 2. Advance voting is set for the week of April 21 to the 26.
If you don't receive a voter information card, you can still vote but your name may not be on the voters list.
You're asked to bring along one piece of accepted ID showing your name and current home address.