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North Okanagan boy Mel Arnold91Ƶs 91Ƶbiggest little supporter91Ƶ

While other kids were reading Dr. Seuss, Alex Mulder was studying Canada91Ƶs prime ministers
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Alexander Mulder, 10, adjusts the big screen at Mel Arnold91Ƶs campaign office to show local election results Monday night. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

At just 10 years old, Alexander Mulder knows more about politics than most adults.

The Vernon youth has long been interested in how his country and community are governed and has worked closely with MP Mel Arnold 91Ƶ who was re-elected Monday night.

91ƵHe91Ƶs my biggest little supporter,91Ƶ Arnold said following his victory, which will see him serve a second term as the Member of Parliament for North Okanagan-Shuswap. 91ƵHe91Ƶs been here with us since 2014.91Ƶ

Mulder even got to tour Parliament Hill last year, sitting in the house, checking out the library and more.

91ƵI really like how there91Ƶs a system of government and I like how it works,91Ƶ said Mulder, who is just starting to learn about how politics works in school, but already, he could probably teach the class.

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The Okanagan Landing Elementary student took the day off school Monday to volunteer with Arnold91Ƶs campaign team during election day.

And as the poll results rolled in, there was Mulder closely watching the Conservative victories and losses.

The biggest upset for the young man was in Milton, Ont.

91ƵLisa Raitt was the deputy leader of the Conservative Party and she didn91Ƶt get in,91Ƶ Mulder said, in between restocking the cooler with water.

According to his dad, Wilf, he has always shown a keen interest in politics.

Arnold recalls one Christmas break, when Mulder and his family were looking for something to do.

91ƵSo they went to the library and the book he chose to read was about the Prime Ministers of Canada.91Ƶ

Mulder responds: 91ƵThat was three years ago.91Ƶ

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