Advance voting for B.C. election starts Friday through Oct. 21
Voters can cast ballots at any polling place in the province from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Final voting day is Saturday, October 24.
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British Columbia voters can cast ballots during advance voting from Friday, October 16 through Wednesday, October 21, with polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time each day. Anyone registered and eligible to vote can participate at any voting place in the province.
Elections BC sent "Where to Vote" cards to every registered voter listing advance voting locations in their electoral district and their assigned polling place for the final vote on Saturday, October 24. Voters are encouraged to bring these cards but are not required to.
To vote, you'll need proof of identity and address. Acceptable options include a B.C. driver's licence, B.C. Identification Card, B.C. Services Card, or any government-issued card showing name, photo and address. If you don't have photo ID, bring any two pieces showing your name with at least one bearing your current address—examples include a CareCard, birth certificate, student card, bank statement or property tax notice.
If you lack the required ID, a registered voter from your electoral district can vouch for you—a spouse, parent, grandparent, adult child, adult grandchild, adult sibling, or someone with personal care authority over you. Your voucher must provide acceptable identification.
Elections BC will publish advance voting turnout statistics on its website. For questions, call 1-800-661-8683. As HighOnCity reported in late September, B.C. voters face two elections in seven days: municipal elections on October 17 and this provincial ballot on October 24.
The facts
When can B.C. voters cast advance ballots?
Advance voting in British Columbia runs from Friday, October 16 through Wednesday, October 21, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time each day.
What ID do you need to vote?
Acceptable photo identification includes a B.C. driver's licence, B.C. Identification Card, B.C. Services Card, or any government-issued card showing name, photo and address. If you lack photo ID, bring any two pieces showing your name with at least one bearing your current address, such as a CareCard, birth certificate, student card, bank statement or property tax notice.
When is election day in B.C.?
The final voting day is Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Can someone vouch for you if you don't have ID?
Yes. A registered voter from your electoral district can vouch for you—a spouse, parent, grandparent, adult child, adult grandchild, adult sibling, or someone with personal care authority over you. Your voucher must provide acceptable identification.
