How to vote in the 2026 Vancouver election
Election day is Saturday, October 17, 2026. You can vote in advance, on election day or by mail. The City of Vancouver runs the election, so check its pages for anything that may change.
Key dates
| Advance voting | October 3, 7, 10 and 13, 8am to 8pm |
|---|---|
| Vote by mail: request a mailed package | By October 5 at noon |
| Vote by mail: pick up at the Election Office | By October 13 |
| Election day | Saturday, October 17, 8am to 8pm |
| Mail ballots must arrive | By 8pm on October 17 |
Where to vote
You can vote at any voting place in the city: any of 59 advance voting places, or any of 85 voting places on election day. Find a voting place ↗
If you live in the UBC Lands or University Endowment Lands, different voting places and rules apply. See the City’s voter’s guide.
Who can vote
You can vote if you:
- are 18 or older on October 17, 2026
- are a Canadian citizen
- have lived in BC for at least 6 months immediately before you register
- live in Vancouver, or have owned property in Vancouver for at least 30 days immediately before you register
- are not disqualified by law from voting
What to bring
You can register at the voting place. Bring 2 pieces of ID that together show your name (on both), your address (on at least 1) and your signature (on at least 1). A BC driver’s licence or BC Services Card, a utility bill or bank statement (on your phone is fine), a student or employee card, or a transit card are among the accepted kinds. If you only have 1 piece of ID, you can make a solemn declaration instead. If you have no fixed address, you can give a general location or the address of a shelter or agency you use.
What is on the ballot
You vote for:
- 1 mayor
- 10 city councillors
- 7 Park Board commissioners
- 9 school trustees
You also answer yes or no on capital borrowing questions and, on a second ballot, 2 plebiscite questions.
Before you go
See where the mayoral candidates stand on each issue, read each candidate’s positions, or take the questionnaire to compare your views with theirs. The City also publishes the full list of candidates for every office.
Questions about voting go to the City’s Election Office: 604-829-2010 or [email protected].