Second-time was a charm for Shannon Stewart.

The 60-year old clinical social worker is Penticton’s newest city councillor after winning a byelection, Saturday.

Stewart received 963 preliminary votes finishing ahead of runner-up Juliana Buitenhuis who had 707. Wayne Llewellyn was third with 335 votes.

She replaces Helena Konanz who was elected member of Parliament earlier this year.

Stewart previously ran for council in the 2022 general election finishing 11th of 17 candidates and collecting 2,734 votes.

Here are the unofficial final results which were announced Saturday night at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

1. Shannon Stewart, 963

2. Juliana Buitenhius, 707

3. Wayne Llewellyn, 335

4. Nick Stulberg, 282

5. Janine Walker 141

6. Philip Soloman 121

7. Aaron Baisarowicz

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