2026 Vancouver Election

Election day: Saturday, October 17

You will vote on: 

Where to vote

You can vote at any voting place. Find a voting place that is accessible, close to transit, and has parking nearby.

Vote by mail

The deadline to request a Vote by Mail package has passed. If you have a completed vote by mail ballot, it must be returned by 8pm on October 17. Find a designated drop box location

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

Who is running

Find out who is running and review nomination papers.

Voter's guide

Get details on the 2026 Vancouver Election, including who can vote, how to register to vote, and how to vote.

Voting accessibility

We are committed to a safe and accessible election for all voters.

Plan Your Vote

Choose candidates, answer Capital Plan borrowing and plebiscite questions, and pick where and when to vote.

Election day countdown
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Get involved

Kids Vote and Student Vote

Children and youth can take part in the 2026 Vancouver Election through 2 programs:
Kids Vote and Student Vote. 

Run for office in Vancouver

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

Election employment opportunities

Thank you for your interest in working with the 2026 Vancouver Election. All election worker positions have now been filled.

Submit an election event

Submit a 2026 Vancouver Election community event.

Election news

Vancouver voters head to the polls Saturday after record advance turnout

October 15 2026 - Vancouver voters have their final chance to make their voices heard this Saturday, October 17, in the 2026 Vancouver Election.

Advance voting opens Saturday for Vancouver Election

October 1 2026 - In-person voting begins this Saturday, October 3, when advance voting opens.

Vancouver’s youngest head to their own polls this October

September 24 2026 - Children and youth can participate in local democracy by casting their own votes in October through the Kids Vote and Student Vote programs.

Election Office

Plan your visit

West Broadway is temporarily closed to vehicle traffic between Cambie St and Alberta St because of construction. 

  • Accessible reserved parking is available on Alberta St, north of West 8th Ave.
  • Limited reserved parking is available on West 8th Ave, east of Alberta St.
  • Bus routes have been detoured to West 8th Ave between Cambie St and Alberta St.

Phone ahead to plan your visit. Visit translink.ca/alerts for updates on transit detours and temporary bus stop locations.

Address
305 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1N6

Office hours

  • Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm (closed on statutory holidays)
  • Voting days: 8am to 8pm (October 3, 7, 10, 13, and 17)

Contact us

Phone: 604-829-2010
Email: [email protected]

Questions?

Can't find the answer to your question on this page? Contact us.

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