Voters in Oliver and Area C had the chance to beat the crowds on election day by voting in advanced polls on Wednesday.

Ballots cast included 351 for mayor and council, 198 for regional district Area C director and 129 for water councillor, said Diane Vaykovich, Town of Oliver Corporate Officer.

The ballot count is preliminary and not verified.

On October 20, voting takes place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Oliver Community Centre on Fairview Road.