Dymetri Taylor believes the snap election called by Premier John Horgan was a decision that only benefits New Democrats, but he would still vote for the NDP because of the partyB次元官网网址檚 economic recovery response during the pandemic. But he legally canB次元官网网址檛.

Unlike young hopeful B.C. Green candidate Kate OB次元官网网址機onner in the Saanich-South riding, he wonB次元官网网址檛 be turning 18 in time for the provincial election.

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His family usually votes Conservative, but he believes the NDP is a decent choice for him with the lack of representation on the Island.

Once a candidate hits around 25, then he might see them as a considerable choice.

Alex Morgan is 14-years-old, but he says he would put his vote towards the NDP or Greens Party if given a chance.

He agrees with their policies about carbon emissions and is scared about the effects of climate change.

B次元官网网址淚B次元官网网址檇 rather not have an unsurvivable planet to live in when I grow up,B次元官网网址� said the Grade 9 student.

Morgan said he wants to see whichever party gains control to increase their local businessesB次元官网网址� investments to keep the economy alive. He sees himself possibly running for politics in the future, but heB次元官网网址檚 hesitant whether his debating skills would be strong enough.

While COVID has been a critical issue on the campaign trail, Grade 11 student Miles Drabbit sees the housing crisis as the most significant problem to address.

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Drabbit pointed out he would give his vote towards the NDP because he appreciates its goal to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

A year ago, the teen began thinking about going into politics and has kept it in the back of his mind. He believes in the importance of giving young people a voice, but heB次元官网网址檚 skeptical whether that means voting in a teenager.

B次元官网网址淚t was great that people saw Justin Trudeau as a younger guy and gave him the vote, but heB次元官网网址檚 not an 18-year-old.B次元官网网址�

The provincial election is on Saturday (Oct. 24).

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