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- British Columbia municipalities recorded record voter turnout in Saturday’s municipal elections.
- Vancouver’s turnout rose to 43 % of eligible voters, up from 36.3 % in 2022.
- Richmond’s turnout increased to 40.6 % from 24.5 % in the previous election.
- Political scientist Stewart Prest said the high turnout signals dissatisfaction with incumbents.
- SFU director Andy Yan attributed Vancouver’s surge to a youth-quake among renters and young voters.