Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Voting is easy!

Find the answers you need and make a plan to vote.

  • Elections BC makes it super easy to vote. Click here to register. If you aren’t sure you’re registered, there is no harm in registering again.

    Additionally, you can use that link to update your information, like mailing address, with Elections BC.

    The deadline to register to vote is October 1, but if you haven’t registered by then, you can register at your polling station. Just bring the required ID, and election officials will help you register on the spot.

  • Option 1

    Show one of these pieces of ID:

    • A BC driver’s licence

    • A BC Identification Card (BCID)

    • A BC Services Card (with photo)

    • Another card issued by the Government of B.C. or Canada that shows your name, photo and address

    • A Certificate of Indian Status

    Option 2

    • Show any two pieces of ID or documents that both show your name. At least one must have your current address. These can be government or non-government documents

    Click here to learn more about what ID you can use to vote.

  • You can vote at any polling station during advance voting (Oct. 16-21), or your assigned polling station on final voting day (Oct. 24), which is determined by your residential address. Use this polling station finder to locate yours.

  • You can vote during advance voting between October 16-21.

    You can vote by mail, as long as you request your vote by mail package by October 18 and ensure it is received by Elections BC before 8pm on October 24.

    And you can vote on final voting day, October 24.

    Click here to learn more about the different ways you can vote.

  • The provincial election is on October 24, 2026.

    You can vote if you are:

    • a Canadian citizen,

    • 18 or older on October 24, 2026, and

    • a resident of B.C. since April 23, 2026.

Don’t let other generations decide our future. Make your vote heard.

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Why is it Important to Vote?

In 2024, 1 out of 5 registered voters in BC was a young voter and several ridings came down to only a few hundred votes. That means our votes have significant power.

We will decide this provincial election. Every vote contributes to shaping the policies that affect our daily lives, from education and healthcare to employment and the environment.

Our voices matter, so make yours heard!