Sudbury byelection called for Feb. 5

Voters will head to the polls Feb. 5 in a byelection to replace former NDP MPP Joe Cimino. A writ was issued today under Section 9.1 of the Election Act for a byelection in the electoral district of Sudbury, said a news release from the province.

Voters will head to the polls Feb. 5 in a byelection to replace former NDP MPP Joe Cimino.



A writ was issued today under Section 9.1 of the Election Act for a byelection in the electoral district of Sudbury, said a news release from the province.



Under the Election Act, elections must be called on a Wednesday and held the fifth Thursday after the date of the issue of the writ.



Premier Kathleen Wynne is in Sudbury today, and will hold a news conference at 3:30 p.m. where she is will release more details.

