Vancouver's civic election draws over 43% turnout, highest since 2014
209,214 ballots cast in Saturday's vote, a jump of 37,720 from 2022. Advance voting hit new records with nearly 104,000 cast across 59 locations.
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Vancouver's civic election on October 17 drew turnout exceeding 43%, marking the strongest participation in the city since 2014, when turnout hit 43.4%.
Voters cast 209,214 ballots, up approximately 22% from the 171,494 cast in 2022's 36.3% turnout. The increase of 37,720 additional ballots reflects both higher participation among registered voters and growth in the voting population since then.
Advance voting shattered records. Nearly 104,000 people voted early across 59 voting locations, compared to 22 locations in 2022. The single-day advance voting total and overall advance voting tally both set new records for Vancouver.
The 2026 result places the election as the strongest turnout since 2014. Turnout has climbed steadily from 2022's 36.3% and 2018's 39.4%, reversing decades of decline from the 2008 low of 31%—then the worst turnout in Vancouver's history.
Ballots remain preliminary and subject to final count. The exact 2026 turnout percentage will be confirmed as the final tally is completed.
The facts
How many people voted in Vancouver's civic election on October 17, 2026?
209,214 ballots were cast in Vancouver's civic election on October 17, 2026.
What was the turnout percentage?
Turnout exceeded 43%, marking Vancouver's strongest civic election participation since 2014.
How many people voted early?
Nearly 104,000 people voted in advance across 59 voting locations, setting new records for Vancouver.
How does this compare to 2022's election?
The 2026 election saw 209,214 ballots cast compared to 171,494 in 2022—an increase of 37,720 ballots and a jump from 36.3% to over 43% turnout.
