Latest News About Final votes tallied after District 16 byelection in PEI

Polls close today in Prince Edward Island's District 16 by-election.

Voters on the island go to the polls to choose a new legislator of the legislature.

The vote follows earlier byelections in Charlottetown‑Winsloe and Kellys Cross‑Cumberland earlier this year.

Election officials are set to count the ballots later this evening.

They expect to have numbers ready overnight.

The result should add one seat to the legislative chamber.

The outcome will be posted once the count is finished.

Media outlets are set to receive the official figures once they are verified.

Parties will monitor the figures closely for hints of changing backing.