Mon Sep 09 15:16:13 UTC 2024: ## Advance Voting Open in Bay of Quinte By-Election

**Belleville, ON** – Advance voting is now open in the upcoming by-election for the Bay of Quinte riding. The by-election was called after former Education Minister Todd Smith resigned his seat on August 16 to pursue a career in the private sector.

Voters can cast their ballots in advance at designated locations from September 11th to 13th, between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Early voting by special ballot began on August 22nd, and voters can also cast ballots in person at their returning office until 6 p.m. on September 18th.

The by-election is scheduled for September 19th.

A diverse field of candidates is vying for the seat, including:

* **Tyler Allsopp (Ontario PCs):** A city councillor in Belleville since 2021 and former treasurer of the Belleville Enrichment Centre for Mental Health.
* **Amanda Robertson (Ontario NDP):** Vice chair of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board and treasurer for the John Howard Society of Belleville.
* **Sean Kelly (Ontario Liberals):** Belleville city councillor and radio host.
* **Lori Borthwick (Green Party):** Former respiratory therapist at the Belleville General Hospital.
* **Margaret Schuler (New Blue Party):** Local candidate.
* **Mark Snow (Libertarian Party):** Local candidate.
* **John Turmel (Independent):** Local candidate.

Elections Ontario encourages all registered voters to review their information card for details on voting locations and procedures.

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