2026 Vancouver Election

Election day: Saturday, October 17

You will vote on: 

We’ve made voting easier for you

Here’s what’s new for 2026:

  • More voting places on election day
  • More advance voting places
  • Larger, better-equipped voting places
  • More than 2,200 election workers
  • On-demand language interpretation in more than 240 languages
  • Clearer signage

Read the full election readiness memo for details  (132 KB)

Key dates

  1. September 1 to 11
    Nomination period
  2. September 8
    Vote by mail applications open
  3. October 3, 7,10, 13
    Advance voting
  4. October 17
    Election day

Voting in the election

Voters living in Vancouver

You can register to vote in advance with Elections BC by August 18, 2026, if you are 18 years or older. Elections BC will also have details on how to:

  • Update your voter information, such as your residential or mailing address
  • Register for the List of Future Voters if you are 16 or 17 years old

Non-resident property electors

If you own property in Vancouver but live in another municipality, you may still be eligible to vote in the 2026 Vancouver Election.

Get details on eligibility and how to register to vote

Get involved

Run for office in Vancouver

Find out who can run for office, what you need, key dates, and links to resources.

Election employment opportunities

If you enjoy working with the public and on a team, apply to work on the 2026 election.

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