B.C. PROVINCIAL ELECTION · 2026

Prepare for voting day.

Make a plan, gather what you need and check the official details before you leave.

Saturday, October 248 a.m.–8 p.m. Pacific time

Add voting day to your calendar

Save an all-day reminder for October 24, 2026.

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Open the calendar entry and save it. For Apple Calendar or Outlook, open the downloaded file or import it into your calendar. You can choose your own alert. This reminder does not book a voting time or update automatically.

Your preparation checklist

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  1. Check eligibility and registration

    You can vote if you are a Canadian citizen, will be at least 18 on October 24, 2026, and have lived in B.C. since April 23, 2026.

    Register or update your details with Elections BC. Doing this ahead of time helps you receive voting information and speeds up your visit.

    Check eligibilityRegister or update your details

  2. Choose when and how to vote

    Advance voting
    October 16–21 · 8 a.m.–8 p.m. local time. Any advance voting location; no special reason needed.
    Final voting day
    October 24 · 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Pacific time. Check your assigned voting place.
    District electoral office
    Vote at any open district electoral office until 4 p.m. Pacific time on October 24. Check office hours first.
    Vote by mail
    Request your package early. The online and phone request deadline is October 18. Your completed package must arrive by 8 p.m. Pacific time on October 24—not simply be mailed by then.
    Compare voting options and request a mail package

  3. Prepare your identification

    You must establish your identity and residential address. Elections BC offers three routes:

    • One accepted ID, such as a BC driver’s licence, BCID, photo BC Services Card or Certificate of Indian Status.
    • Two accepted documents showing your name, with your current address on at least one. Electronic documents and scans are accepted.
    • If you have no ID, an eligible person may vouch for you. Both of you make declarations, and the voucher needs acceptable ID. Check the full rules before arranging this.

    Your Where to Vote card can be one of two documents. It is not required to vote.

    See accepted ID and vouching rules

  4. Confirm your voting place

    Voting places were still being confirmed when this guide was checked. Use the official location page for updates.

    Your Where to Vote card will list your assigned final-day location and advance options. Check the address and hours before planning your journey.

    Find official voting locations

  5. Arrange any help you need

    You can ask an election official for help marking your ballot, or bring a friend or family member. A helper must declare they will follow your wishes. You may also bring a translator or interpreter.

    All advance voting places and most final-day places accommodate mobility devices. Curbside voting is available if you cannot enter. Elections BC also offers resources for sight loss and assisted telephone voting for eligible voters.

    Check accessibility and assistance

  6. Do a final check before you go

    • Have your accepted ID ready.
    • Check your chosen voting place, date and closing time.
    • Bring your Where to Vote card if you have it.
    • Allow time for travel and any assistance you have arranged.

    Keep the official page handy if your plans change.

    Open Elections BC’s election guide

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