Posted AT 5:15 AM EDT on 18/05/05
Yes side holds lead in electoral reform vote
Vancouver — The Yes forces in British Columbia's battle for electoral reform are demanding the newly re-elected Liberal government press ahead with changes to the voting system, despite incomplete results in Tuesday's referendum.
Ballot counting was suspended early Wednesday with the Yes side leading in 72 out of 73 ridings that had reported results so far. The province has 79 ridings.
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