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Can a person with a criminal record run in a local election?

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Can a person with a criminal record run in a local election?

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Yes, however, if that person has been convicted of an election offence (federal, provincial or local) within the previous 10 years, they are ineligible. Ineligibility to run in a local election is outlined in section 22 of the Local Authorities Election Act.

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