Premier Rob Lantz leaves the P.E.I. legislative chamber last spring. A byelection in Georgetown-Pownal has been called for Dec. 8. Photo by Terrence McEachern /The GuardianArticle contentVoters in Georgetown-Pownal will go to the polls to elect a successor to former MLA Steven Myers on Dec. 8.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentElections P.E.I. announced the election call, received from the province’s lieutenant governor in council, in a media statement issued Nov. 10. The byelection was prompted by the October resignation of Steven Myers, a longtime Progressive Conservative MLA and Minister.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentAdvance voting days will be Nov. 29, Dec. 1 and Dec. 5. Polls will be open on those days from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Article contentThe byelection call comes hours before the governing Progressive Conservatives are scheduled to pick their candidate for the race. PC party members will select between Ray Brow and Brendan Curran as their candidates at a nomination meeting at 6 p.m. this evening.Article content Voters in Georgetown-Pownal will go to the polls on Dec. 8. Photo by Stu Neatby /The GuardianArticle contentCandidates have yet to be officially named for the Liberal, Green, or New Democratic parties.Article contentThe byelection call comes as the governing PCs are still led by interim leader Rob Lantz. Since the resignation of Dennis King in February 2025, the party has yet to establish a timeline for a leadership contest. The only declared candidate in that leadership race is Mark Ledwell.Article contentLantz had mused multiple times about entering the race but had declared publicly he would not seek his party’s leadership in June. However, in recent weeks, Lantz has said he will make a decision on his political future at a later date.Article contentArticle content
Georgetown-Pownal byelection in P.E.I. called for Dec. 8
