Cranbrook sees high turnout on second day of advanced voting

Over 1,500 residents cast their votes on the second and final day of advanced voting for the 2026 Municipal Election.

In total, 1,578 ballots were cast on Oct. 14 compared to 1,115 ballots from the second advance poll from the 2022 municipal election.

The city also saw high turnout on the first day of advanced polls with 1,108 ballots cast.

That brings s the total of advance poll ballots in 2026 to 2,686, compared to 1,811 in 2022.

Special voting opportunities are happening today for
admitted patients and facility residents.

General voting day is Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Laurie Middle School.


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