B.C. GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS · 2026

Get ready to vote locally.

Find your local election office, check what you need and plan your visit.

Saturday, October 17Confirm voting hours with your local government

Add voting day to your calendar

Save an all-day reminder for October 17, 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. Find your local election office

    Your municipality or regional district runs local voting. Elections BC oversees campaign financing and election advertising.

    Use the directory linked by Elections BC to find your local government and its election information.

    Find your local governmentWho handles which questions?

  2. Check eligibility and registration

    Ask your local election office whether you qualify, how its voters list works and how to register if you are not listed. If you own property somewhere you do not live, ask about the separate non-resident property elector rules.

    The August 18 Elections BC registration deadline has passed, but Elections BC says voters may still register with their local government. Confirm that process locally.

    Official voter eligibility and voting guidanceCheck the election dates and registration note

  3. Choose your voting opportunity

    General local election day is October 17, 2026. Ask your local government for its voting locations, hours, advance-voting dates and any mail-ballot options and deadlines.

    Check which opportunities are available to you before choosing a date or making travel plans.

    Find local voting arrangements

  4. Prepare your identification

    Check your local election office’s ID and registration instructions. Ask what to bring if your name or address has changed, or you do not have the listed documents.

    If registering at the voting place, prepare the documents the local office requires to establish your identity and address. Non-resident property electors should also confirm ownership and consent requirements.

    Contact your local election office about ID

  5. Check the offices and candidates

    Local elections can include municipal councils, regional district directors, school trustees, parks boards, community commissions and Islands Trust trustees.

    Check your local government’s candidate list and which ballots apply to your address. Confirm whether a vote is being held for each office before you go.

    Where to find your local candidates

  6. Confirm your plan before leaving

    • Recheck your voting location, date and hours on your local government’s website.
    • Have the required ID and registration documents ready.
    • Contact the election office in advance about access, interpretation or other help you need.
    • Allow time for travel and any assistance you have arranged.
    Return to the local government directory

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