There’s another election in Winnipeg—this time, a byelection in Elmwood–East Transcona on October 25. It may not draw city-wide attention, but for the people who live there, it matters. These elections reveal whether we still believe our voices count.

I often hear the same line: my vote doesn’t matter. It’s said with frustration, and it’s wrong. Every vote matters. Every ballot sends a message to those in power about what’s important to you.

When turnout is low, politicians don’t see it as apathy—they see it as approval. It tells them they can keep doing what they’ve been doing without consequence. That’s when complacency takes hold and decisions drift away from what residents need.

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