People living in Hamilton's Ward 8 have an abundance of options when it comes to choosing their new representative on city council. A long list of 26 candidates will contest the election to be held Sept. 22, a record for the most people running in a single ward, according to the city.

The new councillor will replace John-Paul Danko, who held the riding since 2018 but was elected as a member of Parliament in the spring federal election.

Record number of candidates running in Hamilton's Ward 8 byelection. Here's who's entered the race

Advanced voting takes place Sept. 15 to Sept. 21 at a number of locations across the Mountain ward.

CBC sent a survey to all candidates, asking their occupation, age and why they are running to be the next Ward 8 councillor. Candidates Read Hansen, Asuf K

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