Advanced polls are open for Ward 8's byelection this week.

A total of 26 candidates, a record number of people running for a single ward in Hamilton, are vying for the empty seat.

Member of Parliament for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, John Paul Danko, left the seat when he was elected as MP in April.

The diverse group of candidates includes several former councillors, community advocates, a student, a police officer and more.

What can be done to improve Ward 8 and city hall? Here's what the byelection candidates say

Starting Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. residents of the ward will be able to cast their vote at City Hall.

Polls around the ward will also open on Saturday and Sunday, these will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the following locations:

Mohawk College's Fennel Campus

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