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Advance voting in Ward 2 byelection begins Friday

Residents in Windsor's Ward 2 will begin the process of filling a vacant council seat on Friday.

Advance voting in the Ward 2 byelection is on Friday and Saturday.

Eligible voters may cast a ballot from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days at Campbell Baptist Church, located at 1821 Wyandotte Street West.

Voter notification cards were not issued for this byelection, and are not required to vote. Simply bring an acceptable form of identification with you.

Election Day is October 27, with polls open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

New for this election, Ward 2 voters may choose from any of seven polling places. They are as follows.

  • Canterbury College Great Room, 2500 University Avenue West

  • Sandwich Teen Action Group, 3735 King Street

  • Mackenzie Hall Court Auditorium, 3277 Sandwich Street

  • Campbell Baptist Church fellowship hall,1821 Wyandotte Street West

  • University Community Church, 2320 Wyandotte Street West

  • Life After 50 gymnasium, 635 McEwan Avenue

  • Malden Park Visitors Centre community room, 4200 Malden Road

A crowded field of 15 candidates is on the ballot. You can see who they are here.

The byelection will fill the seat vacated by Fabio Costante, who resigned to become CEO of the Windsor-Essex Community Housing Corporation.

The winner will serve out the remainder of Costante's term, which expires in November 2026.

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