2 new councillors elected in chaotic Vancouver byelection
- On Saturday, April 5, 2025, voters elected Sean Orr and Lucy Maloney as new city councillors in Vancouver's by-election.
- The by-election occurred because Christine Boyle and Adriane Carr had left their City Council seats vacant.
- Almost 70,000 voters showed up, but long lines and fewer polling stations than usual caused delays and frustration.
- The City told Daily Hive Urbanized that the by-election had 'significantly higher voter turnout comparatively'.
- The election results maintained the council's balance, but signaled potential voter dissatisfaction with Mayor Sim's ABC party.
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Progressives win both Vancouver council seats in byelection, ruling ABC Party loses out
The political party that swept to power in Vancouver's 2022 civic election has taken a hit to its majority on council, after both seats in Saturday's byelection were won by progressive candidates Sean Orr and Lucy Maloney.
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