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VIDEO: Vancouver’s random election ballot explained in two minutes

Names of 158 candidates will no longer be listed alphabetically when you vote
Vancouver used a random ballot in 1993 but reverted back to alphabetical order the following electio
Vancouver used a random ballot in 1993 but reverted back to alphabetical order the following election after voters found it too confusing. Photo iStock

This election, Vancouver voters will be faced with a daunting ballot listing 158 candidates running for mayor, council, school board and park board.

Even more daunting, those names will be listed in a random order rather than alphabetically.

This quick video explains why and how this happened.

 

The election is Oct. 20.