Vancouver council byelection plagued by capacity issues

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 3:21 pm

A recent report on Vancouver’s council byelection revealed that long waiting times, some extending over three hours, were a clear symptom of inadequate staffing and polling capacity. Voter frustrations have mounted, exposing significant flaws in election day planning.

globalnews.ca / Long waits a ‘defining aspect’ of Vancouver byelection, report finds

A report into last month's Vancouver council byelection says delays caused by a lack of capacity became a "defining aspect" of election day.

thestar.com / City cut polling places and staff for Vancouver vote defined by long waits: report

VANCOUVER - A City of Vancouver report into last month's council byelection says delays caused by a lack of capacity became a "defining aspect" of election day, which saw some voters wait more than three hours to cast their ballots.

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