How to vote
Voting in the 2026 election closed at 8 p.m. on October 24, 2026. The count is on BC election results 2026.
Ways to vote
District electoral office
Open from the day the election is called until 4 p.m. on Final Voting Day. Any in the province will issue you a ballot.Vote by mail
Request a package from Elections BC once the election is called. It has to be back with Elections BC or a district electoral office before 8 p.m. on Final Voting Day.On Final Voting Day
Your assigned voting place on , listed on your Where to Vote card. The Election Act, section 96, also lets a voter vote at another voting place.Assisted telephone voting
For voters who meet at least one of the eligibility criteria, which include sight loss and a health condition that prevents voting another way. Your registration has to be up to date first.Mobile and special voting
For voters who cannot reasonably travel to a voting place, including voters in hospital, in long-term care and in remote work camps.
What ID do I need to vote in BC?
One piece of photo ID
A BC driver licence, a BC Identification Card, a BC Services Card with a photo, another card issued by the Government of British Columbia or of Canada carrying your name, photo and current address, or a Certificate of Indian Status.
Two documents
Both carrying your name, at least one showing your current address. Neither has to be photo identification.
A voucher
A registered voter who lives in your , or your spouse, parent, grandparent, adult child, adult grandchild or adult sibling, or a person with the authority to make personal care decisions for you. The voucher shows their own identification, and you and the voucher each make a of your identity and address.
The full list of accepted documents is on the Elections BC voter ID page.