VOTING DAY
How to Vote
When can I vote?
Vote Early on October 3, 7, 10 and 13 — Advance voting, 8am to 8pm, at any of 59 places across the city
October 5 at noon — Last day to ask for a mail ballot to be sent to you
October 13 at noon — Last day to ask for a mail ballot you'll pick up at the Election Office
Election Day is Saturday, October 17 — The last day to vote, 8am to 8pm, at any of 85 voting places. Mail ballots must arrive by 8pm.
How do I vote?
1. Vote early (October 3, 7, 10 or 13)
Shorter lines, more flexibility. Any of the 59 advance voting places will do — you don't have to vote in your neighbourhood.
2. Vote on election day (Saturday, October 17)
8am to 8pm at any of 85 voting places.
3. Vote by mail
Away in October? Request a package at vancouver.ca or by calling 3-1-1. Ask for it by October 5 at noon if you want it mailed to you, or by October 13 at noon to pick it up. Return it to a drop box inside any community centre — that's the surest way it arrives before 8pm on October 17.
Can I 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 six months
Live in Vancouver, or have owned property here for at least 30 days.
Not sure if you're registered? Don't worry — you can register when you show up to vote. Just bring ID (see below).
What do I bring?
Bring two pieces of ID. Between them they need to show your name (on both), your address (on one) and your signature (on one).
Most people use a BC Driver's Licence or BC Services Card plus one of these:
A bank or credit card statement
A utility bill or e-statement (on your phone is fine)
A student or employee card
A transit card or Compass card
A prescription bottle with your name on it
Only have one piece of ID? You can still vote by making a solemn declaration at the voting place. No fixed address? You can register using an intersection, a shelter or a social service agency you use.
When can I vote?
Vote Early on October 3, 7, 10 and 13 — Advance voting, 8am to 8pm, at any of 59 places across the city
October 5 at noon — Last day to ask for a mail ballot to be sent to you
October 13 at noon — Last day to ask for a mail ballot you'll pick up at the Election Office
Election Day is Saturday, October 17 — The last day to vote, 8am to 8pm, at any of 85 voting places. Mail ballots must arrive by 8pm.
Can I 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 six months
Live in Vancouver, or have owned property here for at least 30 days.
Not sure if you're registered? Don't worry — you can register when you show up to vote. Just bring ID (see below).
How do I vote?
1. Vote early (October 3, 7, 10 or 13)
Shorter lines, more flexibility. Any of the 59 advance voting places will do — you don't have to vote in your neighbourhood.
2. Vote on election day (Saturday, October 17)
8am to 8pm at any of 85 voting places.
3. Vote by mail
Away in October? Request a package at vancouver.ca or by calling 3-1-1. Ask for it by October 5 at noon if you want it mailed to you, or by October 13 at noon to pick it up. Return it to a drop box inside any community centre — that's the surest way it arrives before 8pm on October 17.
What do I bring?
Bring two pieces of ID. Between them they need to show your name (on both), your address (on one) and your signature (on one).
Most people use a BC Driver's Licence or BC Services Card plus one of these:
A bank or credit card statement
A utility bill or e-statement (on your phone is fine)
A student or employee card
A transit card or Compass card
A prescription bottle with your name on it
Only have one piece of ID? You can still vote by making a solemn declaration at the voting place. No fixed address? You can register using an intersection, a shelter or a social service agency you use.
What's on my ballot?
You'll get a long ballot. You can vote for up to:
1 Mayor
10 City Councillors
7 Park Board Commissioners
9 School Trustees
You'll also see Yes/No questions about how the City borrows money for things like community centres and sidewalks, and a second ballot with two plebiscite questions.
OneCity is running 13 candidates for Council, Park Board and School Board. You can vote for all of them, no matter who you choose for Mayor. And you can vote for as many or as few people as you'd like.
What's on my ballot?
You'll get a long ballot. You can vote for up to:
1 Mayor
10 City Councillors
7 Park Board Commissioners
9 School Trustees
You'll also see Yes/No questions about how the City borrows money for things like community centres and sidewalks, and a second ballot with two plebiscite questions.
OneCity is running 13 candidates for Council, Park Board and School Board. You can vote for all of them, no matter who you choose for Mayor. And you can vote for as many or as few people as you'd like.
Our Team
The OneCity candidates running to give you a voice, a place, and a future in Vancouver.
Meet our candidates for City Council, Park Board, and School Board.
Our Team
The OneCity candidates running to give you a voice, a place, and a future in Vancouver.
Meet our candidates for City Council, Park Board, and School Board.
Our Team
The OneCity candidates running to give you a voice, a place, and a future in Vancouver.
Meet our candidates for City Council, Park Board, and School Board.
Wait, aren't there two elections?
Yes! The municipal election is Saturday, October 17. The provincial election is Saturday, October 24. The information on this page is solely about Vancouver's October 17 municipal election.
Need help?
On-demand interpretation in more than 240 languages at every voting place
Assistive ballot-marking devices for voters with disabilities
Vote-by-mail help: 604-829-2010
General questions: 3-1-1 or vancouver.ca/vote
Tell a neighbour.
The best way to win change this October is to vote. Send this page to three friends so they will too.
Wait, aren't there two elections?
Yes! The municipal election is Saturday, October 17. The provincial election is Saturday, October 24. That's a different election with different rules. The information on this page is solely about Vancouver's October 17 municipal election.
Need help?
On-demand interpretation in more than 240 languages at every voting place
Assistive ballot-marking devices for voters with disabilities
Vote-by-mail help: 604-829-2010
General questions: 3-1-1 or vancouver.ca/vote
Tell a neighbour.
The best way to win change this October is to vote. Send this page to three friends so they will too.
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This campaign is 100% funded by people like you - not corporations or would-be oligarchs
We acknowledge that our work takes place on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We endeavour to foster strong relationships with host nations by working toward meaningful reconciliation, engagement, and shared governance models.
Contact: info@onecityvancouver.ca
Campaign Office: 2607 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3E5
Mailing Address: PO Box 3316, Vancouver Main, Vancouver, BC V6B 3Y3
Authorized by Natalie Cushing, Financial Agent for OneCity Vancouver, finances@onecityvancouver.ca
