How to vote in the 2024 British Columbia general election

We'll walk you through things, step-by-step. Make sure to fill out everything you can!
Then, we'll draw up your full plan to vote. You can print it, save it as a PDF, or have us send you a reminder text!

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Can you vote?

Check all the boxes that apply to you:

I'm a Canadian citizen

I'll be 18 or older on election day (October 19)

I've been a resident in BC since April 18, 2024

You can vote in the Prince George-Mackenzie election!

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When and where will you vote?

There are 3 ways left to vote this election. Which will you choose?

At advance polls

Thu, Oct 10 (8am-8pm)

Fri, Oct 11 (8am-8pm)

Sat, Oct 12 (8am-8pm)

Sun, Oct 13 (8am-8pm)

Tue, Oct 15 (8am-8pm)

Wed, Oct 16 (8am-8pm)

You can vote on any of these days:

Thu, Oct 10, 8am - 8pm

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Fri, Oct 11, 8am - 8pm

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Sat, Oct 12, 8am - 8pm

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Sun, Oct 13, 8am - 8pm

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Tue, Oct 15, 8am - 8pm

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Wed, Oct 16, 8am - 8pm

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Plan a time to vote:

Where?

Find an advance voting polling place

Make a note of your polling place

By mail

Apply by 8pm on Oct 13

Choose

On request, Elections BC can mail you a vote-by-mail package. When you receive your package, you can fill out your ballot at home, then mail it back to Elections BC, or drop it off at a local Elections BC office.

Learn about voting by mail

You must apply to vote by mail before Oct 13 at 8:00pm.

Apply to vote by mail

Your ballot must be received by Oct 19 at 8:00pm.

On election day, Oct 19

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When: Saturday, October 19, from 8am to 8pm

Step 1: Use Elections BC's "Where to Vote" tool to find a polling place for election day:

Elections BC's "Where to Vote" tool

Step 2: Come back here and make a note of your polling place:

Your polling place

Plan a time to vote:

Who are you voting for?

We'll help you decide with 3 easy steps!

Step 1: Review the candidate profiles

See the candidates

Step 2: Come back here and choose your pick

Need another look at your options?

Compare the platforms

See the candidates

Kiel Giddens
BC Conservatives

Shar McCrory
BC NDP

James Steidle
BC Greens

Rachael Weber
Independent

Your pick for MLA

Add a candidate from the list above. Your pick stays on your device.

Your choice

Are your friends voting?

Help spread a little democracy! Do one of the following:

Ask 3 friends if they're planning to vote

If they don't have a plan, or don't know their options, tell them to visit VoteMate.org!

Plan to go vote with a friend

Voting's a lot more fun with a friend!

Tell your friends that you're a voter

Why we're asking you to spread the word

If we want to keep our democracy, we have to use it, even when what we're voting on seems really small and local. And all most people need to go out and vote is a little push from a friend!

Your plan to vote

How

When

Where

What to bring

One piece of photo ID, issued by the BC or Canadian government, with your name and address.

Two documents or pieces of ID, both with your name and one with your address.

A Certificate of Indian Status.

Someone to vouch for you. Read more about vouching at elections.bc.ca.

Be on the safe side: Bring extra ID if you can.

Examples of acceptable ID

Government-issued photo ID:
- A BC driver's license
- A BC Identification Card (BCID)
- A BC Services Card (with photo)
Non-photo government-issued ID documents:
- BC CareCard
- BC Services Card (without photo)
- Birth certificate
- Canadian Forces Photo Identification card
- Citizenship certificate
- Correctional Service Canada Offender Identification card
- Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence
- Firearms Possession Only Licence
- Old Age Security Identification card
- Passport
- Social Insurance Number card
- Veterans Affairs Canada Health Care Identification card
Other government-issued documents:
- Canada Child Tax Benefit statement
- Government cheque or cheque stub
- Income tax assessment notice
- Property tax assessment
- Statement of Canada Pension Plan benefits
- Statement of government employment insurance benefits paid
- Statement of Old Age Security
Other documents:
- Admissions letter
- Report card
- Residence acceptance
- Transcript
- Tuition/fees statement
- Student card
- Bank/credit card or statement
- Confirmation of Residence (3003680)
- Hospital bracelet/document
- Insurance statement
- Membership card
- Mortgage statement
- Personal cheque (printed by bank)
- Prescription medication containers
- Provincial Where to Vote card
- Public transportation pass
- Residential lease
- Statutory declaration prepared by a lawyer or notary public attesting a voter’s identity and/or residence
- Utility bill

Your pick for MLA

Kiel Giddens	Conservative Party of BC
Shar McCrory	BC New Democratic Party
James Steidle	Green Party of BC
Rachael Weber

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