Calgary-Foothills byelection voters choose MLA for 3rd time in a year
CBC News | Posted: September 3, 2015 6:59 PM | Last Updated: September 4, 2015
Some voters grumpy about repeated trips to the polls
Some people heading to the polls today in Calgary-Foothills are angry they have to vote again for the third time in a year.
Longtime political watchers think the lingering anger over former premier Jim Prentice's decision to resign on election night could hurt the Progressive Conservatives today.
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Rosemary Sargent, who voted Thursday morning, says there's a lot of voter fatigue — and disappointment.
"Jim Prentice won over 7,000 votes and that was a representation of how highly this riding thought of him, I believe. So, to have lost that talent in the legislature was tough for the people who live here," she said.
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Calgary-Foothills resident Pavandip Jaswal says he's basing his choice on the economy.
"I think it was mismanaged before so we need a change. I wouldn't rely too much on oil, right? From past experience, we know that it's volatile, right. It changes constantly," he said.
Polls are open today until 8 p.m. MT.