How to vote in the 2024 British Columbia general election
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?
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You can vote in the Surrey City Centre 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)
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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)
You can vote on any of these days:
Thu, Oct 10, 8am - 8pm
ChooseFri, Oct 11, 8am - 8pm
ChooseSat, Oct 12, 8am - 8pm
ChooseSun, Oct 13, 8am - 8pm
ChooseTue, Oct 15, 8am - 8pm
ChooseWed, Oct 16, 8am - 8pm
Choose
Plan a time to vote:
By mail
Apply by 8pm on Oct 13
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.
You must apply to vote by mail before Oct 13 at 8:00pm.
Your ballot must be received by Oct 19 at 8:00pm.
On election day, Oct 19
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:
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
Step 2: Come back here and choose your pick
Need another look at your options?
Ryan Abbott
BC Communists
BC Communists
Colin Boyd
BC Greens
BC Greens
Amna Shah
BC NDP
BC NDP
Zeeshan Wahla
BC Conservatives
BC Conservatives
Your pick for MLA
Add a candidate from the list above. Your pick stays on your device.
Your choice
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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
Ryan Abbott | Communist Party of BC |
Colin Boyd | Green Party of BC |
Amna Shah | BC New Democratic Party |
Zeeshan Wahla | Conservative Party of BC |
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