Voters are about to choose from a pool of 26 candidates running in Monday’s Ward 8 byelection — the largest slate of council hopefuls in a ward contest in the city’s history.

To help electors decide who should take over the seat vacated by now-MP John-Paul Danko, The Spectator asked the candidates to fill out a questionnaire. All but three provided responses.

The byelection, which is expected to cost $200,000, will see the successful candidate make their debut at the Oct. 8 council meeting.

Here’s everything voters need to know before casting their ballots:

Voting locations

Ballots can be cast at five polling stations, which are open Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Polling stations are located at:

McKeil School of Business at Mohawk College (135 Fennell Ave. W.)

St. Charles

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