Election Day begins at 10am Monday and mayoral candidates throughout Windsor-Essex will find out how well their campaign strategies panned out after the polls close at 8pm.
In Windsor incumbent Drew Dilkens is up against former city staffer and chamber of commerce chair Matt Marchand. Frank Dyck, Tom Hensel and perpetual candidate Ernie Lamont are also running.
Essex could see a changing of the guard after Mayor Ron McDermott decided not to seek re-election. Larry Snively and Ron Rogers represent a current council that many feel has its progress overshadowed by infighting with newcomers Rob Shepley and Katie McGuire-Blais filling out the field.
A new mayor is also certian in LaSalle after the retirement of Ken Antaya — former mayor Gary Baxter will take-on outgoing deputy mayor Marc Bondy.
Deputy Mayor Hilda Mac Donald will try her hand in the big chair in Leamington; she's going up against incumbent John Paterson who has gone unopposed for some time. Bruce Medcalf will also be on the ballot.
A couple of political veterans won't have to fight for their seat at the table in Tecumseh's Gary McNamara and Lakeshore's Tom Bain.
Pelee Island Mayor Rick Masse decided to step away from politics; Raymond Durocher was the lone resident to throw his hat in the ring and will be acclaimed.
Tune into AM800 for live coverage from St. Clair College with host Paul McDonald at 8pm and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for more election updates on location throughout Windsor-Essex.