#by-election

#by-election

When our councillors decide to change parties part way through their term of office, they should resign so that an election is held. Most people intend their vote for a party in the election, rather than for the particular person standing. So, if someone decides to change party part way through their term it's only fair that they should resign and, if they like, stand again in their new colours.

Voters in east Scarborough will head to the polls Monday to pick a new city councillor to fill the seat vacated by former councillor and deputy mayor Jennifer McKelvie after she won a seat in Parliament this year. Twenty candidates are vying to win the Scarborough-Rouge Park council seat and represent a massive suburban ward that stretches from Steeles Avenue E. to Lake Ontario. Voting will take place at 37 locations in the district from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, says a city news release.

The victory of the Liberal Democrats in the Chesham and Amersham by-election is a clear indicator that they pose a significant threat to the Conservatives now.

The by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse marks the first Scottish Parliament by-election since 2019, igniting competition ahead of next year's Holyrood elections.

Reform UK achieved a narrow victory in Runcorn and Helsby by-election, a significant blow to Labour Party which held the area for over 40 years.

The recent by-election in Runcorn and Helsby was prompted by the resignation of Mike Amesbury, who faced legal troubles leading to his resignation from the Commons.