Preliminary HST voting numbers to be released

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Preliminary HST voting numbers to be released
There is speculation a lot of people voted
Amanda Wawryk Aug 09, 2011 07:46:55 AM
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - We should learn more today about how many people cast a ballot in the HST referendum.

Elections BC is expected to release some preliminary numbers and analysts say they should give us a vital clue about the future of the Harmonized Sales Tax.

A high turnout is expected to be good news for pro-HST forces because it could show that often-tepid supporters took the time to vote.  But the Fight HST folks are brushing off concerns that a high turnout could derail their efforts to oust the tax.

Fight HST says those most likely to take part in the referendum are firmly against the levy, regardless of the turnout.

BC's chief electoral officer has already fueled speculation that the turnout will be healthy.  He's anticipating returns at least as high as the 55 per cent who voted in the last general election.


http://www.news1130.com/news/loc ... at-you-need-to-know
http://www.elections.bc.ca/
http://fighthst.com/