I’m curious, in your experience what would normally win an election? (I want it to be policy and debate, but that’s probably expecting too much)

A mix of many things. Kathleen was well known in the community and has years of PAC, DPAC and board experience (through DPAC). Jalen has some board experience, but is relatively unknown, with this balanced by NDP backing. Shawn was a relative newcomer in all ways but still did great IMHO