Voting underway in 13 municipal byelections
Last Updated: Monday, May 10, 2010 | 2:01 PM AT
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Voters are heading to the polls in several New Brunswick communities on Monday to fill a roster of empty councillor and mayor positions.
Elections New Brunswick is monitoring municipal votes in McAdam, Nackawic, Petitcodiac, Port Elgin, Riverside-Albert, Saint-Hilaire, St. Andrews, St. George and Tracadie-Sheila.
There were several communities that were missing councillors that will see those positions filled automatically on Monday. Alma, Grande-Anse, Riverside-Albert, and Sussex will see their spots filled by acclamations.
People in Riverside-Albert are selecting their mayor on Monday in a two-person race between C. Dale Elliott and Marilyn E. Kennie.
The most contested race is in McAdam where six people are all vying for a councillor position.
Four people in Port Elgin are seeking an open councillor's spot, while four people are hoping to win one of two vacant spots in Petitcodiac.
There is also a plebiscite being held on Campobello Island asking people if they are in favour of the parish of Campobello transitioning to a rural community from a local service district.
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