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How to vote in the 2024 British Columbia general election

How to vote in the 2024 British Columbia general election

  1. We'll walk you through things, step-by-step. Make sure to fill out everything you can!
  2. 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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When and where will you vote?

Voting is over for this election. The options below are no longer available and are here only for demonstration purposes.

At advance polls

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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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?

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By mail

Apply by 8pm on Oct 13
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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.
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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
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Other options for voting

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Vote at any district electoral office: You can vote at any district electoral office in the province during their office hours. See the list of district electoral offices here.

Assisted telephone voting: If you meet certain criteria, including having sight loss or a health condition that prevents you from voting by other means, you may be able to vote telephone.

Who are you voting for?

We'll help you decide with 3 easy steps!

Step 1: Compare the party platforms

  See the platforms

Step 2: Review the candidate profiles

  See your candidates

Step 3: Come back here and choose your pick

Need another look at your options?

  Compare the party platforms
  See your candidates
Jacob Burdge
BC Conservatives
Bridget Burns
BC Greens
Zsolt Kiss
Independent
Niki Sharma
BC NDP

Your pick for MLA

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Your choice

Are your friends voting?

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

Why we're asking you to spread the word

If we want to keep our democracy, we have to use it. 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
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  • 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

Jacob Burdge Conservative Party of BC
Bridget Burns Green Party of BC
Zsolt Kiss
Niki Sharma BC New Democratic Party

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