A high-stakes by-election in Nanaimo could end up shaping the future of the province.

A poll by Mainstreet Research shows BC Liberals leading in NanaimoB次元官网网址檚 upcoming by-election B次元官网网址� the results of which could lead to an early B.C. election.

According to the report, B.C. Liberals have 44.7 per cent of support from decided voters, while NDP have 32.2 per cent.

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When asked about candidates, voters indicated similar results: 43.5 per cent showed support for Liberal candidate Tony Harris and 35 per cent for the NDPB次元官网网址檚 Sheila Malcolmson.

B次元官网网址淣o matter what angle we look at it, the BC Liberals are ahead of the BC NDP in Nanaimo with the vote to be held on Wednesday,B次元官网网址� stated Quito Maggi, President and CEO of Mainstreet Research.B次元官网网址�

If the Liberals win in Nanaimo, a shift in power will cause an early provincial election.

The poll surveyed 768 Nanaimo residents between Jan. 23-24. It was conducted using automated phone interviews on landlines and cell phones.