Calgary-Foothills byelection voters choose MLA for 3rd time in a year

Some people heading to the polls today in Calgary-Foothills are angry they have to vote againfor 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 residentPavandip 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.