Federal candidates getting in a last push before election day

It’s the home stretch for candidates running in the federal election, and the Regina-Lewvan riding is expected to be hotly contested.
 
Liberal candidate Louis Browne’s team won’t be kicking back and relaxing. He said they’ll continue to push and press hard right until the end.
 
He said his role will continue to be one where he meets and chats with voters. Those at his campaign office will be working hard too.
 
“The team on the other hand is organizing for ‘E’ day and gathering the lists and getting things ready to ensure that our supporters get out to vote,” he outlined.
 
“It’s one thing for them to shake their fist at the TV and curse under their breath but that really doesn’t get us to where we need to be. For people who want change, they absolutely must get out and vote.”
 
Browne said the motto from day one of his campaign is to wake up each day and always assume they’re 50 votes behind.
 
NDP Candidate Erin Weir gathered with a dozen volunteers Saturday morning to begin canvassing. In the run up to election day, he said they’re going to be doing the same things they have for the past 11 weeks.
 
“Knocking on doors, talking to voters, hearing their concerns, and explaining the NDP’s plan to build a better Canada.”
 
Weir said they’re trying to make sure people understand that the best way to get a change in representation for Regina-Lewvan is to vote NDP.
 
“It’s a really close race between us and the Conservatives. So people that want to achieve a change, to elect a non-conservative MP (they) need to get out and vote NDP.”
 
Weir said they’re focusing on getting the vote out as well. On Monday, his team will be calling voters and reminding them, and even offering rides to polling stations where they’re needed.
 
Trent Fraser is the Conservative candidate for Regina-Lewvan. He’s also spending the weekend door-knocking with volunteers.
 
“Usually, at this point, they’ve made up their minds, so we’re just trying to figure out, and identify, those that are voting for us.”
 
Fraser said they’re encouraging people to get out and vote, one way or the other. For Monday, he has over 100 volunteers ready to help out.
 
“People that are actually taking time off work, and retired folks, and that kind of thing, that are certainly helping us getting out the vote.”
 
Fraser said he’s feeling optimistic, “it all comes down to the 19th.”