Linda McQuaig and Chrystia Freeland were chosen to run in an upcoming by-election for Bob Rae's vacated seat
Linda McQuaig, right, stands next to opponents Jennifer Hollett, centre, and Susan Gapka, left, as she reacts to winning the NDP nomination in the by-election for Toronto Centre on Sept. 15, 2013.Michelle Siu/The Globe and Mail
Chrystia Freeland speaks before voting took place on Sept. 15, 2013.Michelle Siu/The Globe and Mail
Linda McQuaig casts her ballot as she sits next to CUPE Ontario president Fred Hahn, who endorsed her for the NDP nomination for an upcoming by-election in Toronto Centre.Michelle Siu/The Globe and Mail
Chrystia Freeland, who won the Liberal Party nomination in the by-election to replace Bob Rae as the MP for Toronto Centre, speaks before voting took place in Toronto on Sept. 15, 2013.Michelle Siu/The Globe and Mail
Linda McQuaig, who won the NDP nomination in the by-election for Toronto Centre MP, speaks after winning in Toronto on Sept. 15, 2013.Michelle Siu/The Globe and Mail
Chrystia Freeland, right, is embraced by former Liberal provincial politician George Smitherman, left, who endorsed her before voting took place Sept. 15, 2013.Michelle Siu/The Globe and Mail
Linda McQuaig, right, is pictured with opponent Jennifer Hollett, left, on Sept. 15, 2013.Michelle Siu/The Globe and Mail
Linda McQuaig speaks with reporters after winning the NDP nomination for the Toronto Centre by-election on Sept. 15, 2013.Michelle Siu/The Globe and Mail
Chrystia Freeland is pictured with her three children after making a speech before voting on Sept. 15, 2013.Michelle Siu/The Globe and Mail