2025 by-election

Voting closed at 8pm on Saturday, April 5

You voted for 2 City councillors.

Election news

Council adds plebiscite question to Vancouver Election Ballot

August 14 2026 - At a special Council meeting, Council directed staff to add a non-binding plebiscite question to the ballot for the 2026 Vancouver Election.

Election Office to open as City expands voting access

July 17 2026 - The Election Office opens July 20, offering voter registration, election information, and candidate nomination services.

Who ran

Find out who ran in the 2025 Vancouver by-election.

Voting guide

Learn everything you need to know about voting in the next municipal election.

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What is a by-election

A by-election is held to fill vacancies on City Council, Park Board, or School Board that occur between general elections.

By-elections are a rare and important part of the democratic process. In the City of Vancouver's 138-year history, only 17 by-elections have been held, with the most recent in 2017.

City of Reconciliation logo

City of Reconciliation logo

Have you seen this logo on our posters across the city? It was created by Tawx'sin Yexwulla Aaron Nelson Moody (Splash) and is inspired by Coast Salish designs.

Learn more about the artist and logo

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