Another indicator of the close race developing in the federal riding of St. John’s East -Quidi Vidi.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will be in the riding today campaigning door-to-door with Liberal candidate Joanne Thompson.

The New Democrats are hoping candidate Mary Shortall will be able to hold the seat after the retirement of former MP Jack Harris.

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has visited the riding as has Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Glenn Etchegary is running for the Conservatives.