Winnipeggers cast record-setting number of votes at advance polls in malls, universities

A record-setting number of Winnipeggerstook advantage of advancepolls set up at shoppingmalls and universities to cast their ballots in the upcoming civic election.

City of Winnipeg figures say13,365 ballots were castat malls and universities since advancevoting began Oct. 3.

That's just over 1,000 more than at those same sites in the 2018 civic election.

The advance polls in malls and universities have now ended but they are still available at city halluntil Oct. 21,inside the west committee room on the second floor of the council building at510 Main St.

As well, multiple locations at community and leisure centres are open Oct. 18-20from 3p.m. until 8p.m.

Advancevoting has grown in popularity, with arecord 39,840people choosing that option in 2018. That markeda 30 per cent increase from the 30,619 electors who voted in advance for the 2014 civic election.

Manitoba's municipal electionstake place Oct.26.

Election day and advance voting locations can also be found by filling in an address onthe city'sWhere Do I Vote site.