{"article":{"annotation":{"article_id":"central-kootenay-unofficial-election-area-leaders-turnout-2026","available_at":"2026-10-18T23:00:37.873768Z","geography_revision":"ef6ee0010dda5fe7b240fd514749b43e214c57da73222d2e40ec83b276dd0977","id":"327b5c34fcd7f7cd6fc6d515b14a6cfaa82323c623085c2cdec810d14e65f902","input_sha256":"7ae5508ba2663a372d8493e11958ac7f493e4dc6de608f6e729b13db3007c336","limitations":["Rule-derived subjects are candidates, not verified editorial labels or calibrated model probabilities.","Coverage is distinct from event location. 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Anna Bundschuh led in G with 282, Will Parker in H with 794, Gordon Zaitsoff in J with 348, and Teresa Weatherhead in K with 435.","Reported turnout ranged from 18% to 31% across the areas. 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Leading candidates included Forrest Demman in Area A with 270 votes to Garry Jackman’s 265, and Landon Veregin in Area E with 558 to Erin Fitchett’s 542.","text":"The Regional District of Central Kootenay posted unofficial results from the October 17 general local election in eight electoral areas. Leading candidates included Forrest Demman in Area A with 270 votes to Garry Jackman’s 265, and Landon Veregin in Area E with 558 to Erin Fitchett’s 542.\n\nIn Area B, Danny Turner led Roger Tierney 488 to 259; in C, Mike Martell led Kelly Vandenberghe 213 to 125. Anna Bundschuh led in G with 282, Will Parker in H with 794, Gordon Zaitsoff in J with 348, and Teresa Weatherhead in K with 435.\n\nReported turnout ranged from 18% to 31% across the areas. 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