Updated at 9:30 p.m.
Internet and phone voting systems in many Bruce and Grey municipalities are now up and running again but voting has been extended until 8 p.m. tomorrow, October 23rd.
Many municipalities were tweeting about the challenges earlier tonight.
Owen Sound and Brockton have tweeted about the issues.
The City’s election service provider is experiencing a technical issue that has affected internet and telephone voting access for all clients province wide. To ensure voters are able to cast their ballots, Help Centre hours have been extended to 9:00pm. pic.twitter.com/XEJfc8IWxl
— City of Owen Sound (@CityOwenSound) October 22, 2018
Brockton has also tweeted about issues and other municipalities could be affected.
For the past two weeks, residents have been casting their votes by phone or internet in most municipalities.
Some areas will not be affected including Aaran-Elderslie and Chatsworth as well South Bruce Peninsula because they used mail in ballots.
Minto is still accepting voters at their town office.
We are just over 50% with just under an hour left to vote, Minto! Come out to the Town of Minto Office before 8:00 PM to cast your vote!#MintoElection #MintoVotes pic.twitter.com/qahn95r8Ue
— Town of Minto (@TownofMinto) October 22, 2018
The results of the elections will be updated as soon as possible.
CKNX News will have reactions from winning mayors and reeves from across Midwestern Ontario.
Our election coverage starts at 8 p.m.
