Here's how to vote in the New Westminster election

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 17)

I currently live in New Westminster

I've lived in BC for 6 months immediately before registering (or 6 months before the day you vote, if you plan to register at the polls)

You can vote in the New Westminster election!

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If you own property in New Westminster, you may still be able to vote in their election.

Learn more

You can't vote yet, but if you're 16 or older, you can still register with Elections BC as a future voter.

Register

When and where will you vote?

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

At advance polls

Wed, Oct 7 (8am-8pm)

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Thu, Oct 8 (8am-8pm)

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Fri, Oct 9 (8am-8pm)

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Sat, Oct 10 (8am-8pm)

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Wed, Oct 14 (8am-8pm)

You can vote on any of these days:

Wed, Oct 7, 8am - 8pm

tamasewtx Aquatic and Community Centre

65 E Sixth Ave, New Westminster

Choose

Thu, Oct 8, 8am - 8pm

tamasewtx Aquatic and Community Centre

65 E Sixth Ave, New Westminster

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Fri, Oct 9, 8am - 8pm

Century House

620 Eighth St, New Westminster

Choose

Sat, Oct 10, 8am - 8pm

Queen Elizabeth Community School

921 Salter St, New Westminster

Choose

Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary School

1714 Eight Ave, New Westminster

Choose

Anvil Centre

777 Columbia St, New Westminster

Choose

Herbert Spencer Elementary School

605 Second St, New Westminster

Choose

Skwo:wech Elementary School

331 Richmond, New Westminster

Choose

Wed, Oct 14, 8am - 8pm

Century House

620 Eighth St, New Westminster

Choose

Plan a time to vote:

By mail

Apply by noon on October 13

Choose

On request, the New Westminster Election Office can mail you a vote-by-mail package, or let you pick up one at City Hall. Complete your ballot at home, then mail it back, or drop it off at City Hall.

Learn about voting by mail

You must apply to vote by mail before Oct 13 at 12:00pm.

Apply to vote by mail

Your ballot must be received by Oct 17 at 8:00pm.

On election day, Oct 17

Choose

When: Saturday, October 17, from 8am to 8pm

Queen Elizabeth Community School

921 Salter St, New Westminster

Connaught Heights Elementary School

2201 London St, New Westminster

Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary School

1714 Eight Ave, New Westminster

Lord Kelvin Community School

1010 Hamilton St, New Westminster

St. Barnabas Anglican Church

1010 Fifth Ave, New Westminster

Century House

620 Eighth St, New Westminster

Fraser River Middle School

800 Queens Ave, New Westminster

Anvil Centre

777 Columbia St, New Westminster

Ecole Qayqayt Elementary School

85 Merivale St, New Westminster

The Armoury

530 Queens Ave, New Westminster

Herbert Spencer Elementary School

605 Second St, New Westminster

Glenbrook Middle School

701 Park Cres, New Westminster

F.W. Howay Elementary School

91 Courtney Cres, New Westminster

Skwo:wech Elementary School

331 Richmond, New Westminster

Sapperton Pensioners Hall

318 Keary St, New Westminster

Plan a time to vote:

What positions are you voting for?

Mayor

The Mayor leads Council, and is the head of municipal government.

They direct municipal officers on behalf of Council, represent Council at ceremonies and in meetings with other organisations, and chair Council meetings as a voting member.

Council

City Council represents the short- and long-term interests of the community. Council votes on bylaws and resolutions on subjects such as:

Zoning and building permits (what can be built where)
Budgets (how the municipal government spends money it collects)
Regulatory matters
Municipal services, like the fire department or trash collection
Property taxes and other fees

You elect 6 councillors.

School Board

The School Board makes decisions to do with schools, like where resources will be spent, creating new programmes, and school policies. You elect 7 school board trustees.

Would you like to choose who you're voting for now?

Who are you voting for?

We'll help you decide with 3 easy steps!

Hey, we know New Westminster's candidate list is pretty long. But if you take it bit-by-bit (we'll help you through it!), you can find the candidates who best fit your worldview!

Step 1: Review the candidate profiles

See your candidates

Step 2: Shortlist the candidates you like as you go

Use the Add to shortlist button in the top-right of any profile.

Your shortlist stays on your device. Shortlisting is completely optional!

Step 3: Come back here and choose your picks

We'll show you your shortlist so you can pick who from it you'll vote for.

Need another look?

See your candidates

Mayor

Your shortlist

Tap

to add a candidate to your plan to vote.

Review the candidate profiles
Use the Add to shortlist button in the top-right of any candidate's profile to add them to your shortlist!

Your Mayor shortlist is empty. Add more candidates?

Patrick Johnstone
Community First

Daniel Fontaine
NW Progressives

Your pick for New Westminster Mayor (up to 1)

Add candidates from your shortlist above. Your picks stay on your device.

#1

Council

Your shortlist

Tap

to add a candidate to your plan to vote.

Review the candidate profiles
Use the Add to shortlist button in the top-right of any candidate's profile to add them to your shortlist!

Your Council shortlist is empty. Add more candidates?

Geoff Homel
Independent

Dalia Al-Hussaini
Community First

Kane Tse
Community First

Peter Jorgensen
Community First

Bereket Kebede
Community First

Tasha Henderson
Community First

Jaimie McEvoy
Community First

Paul Minhas
NW Progressives

Ken Armstrong
NW Progressives

Ray Porcellato
NW Progressives

Maryann Morrison
NW Progressives

Karima Budhwani
NW Progressives

Richard Folka
NW Progressives

Your picks for New Westminster Council (up to 6)

Add candidates from your shortlist above. Your picks stay on your device.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

School Board

Your shortlist

Tap

to add a candidate to your plan to vote.

Review the candidate profiles
Use the Add to shortlist button in the top-right of any candidate's profile to add them to your shortlist!

Your School Board shortlist is empty. Add more candidates?

Mary Trentadue
Community First

Michelle Hak Hepburn
Community First

Junior Chuang
Community First

Paul Romein
Community First

Jeremy Perry
Community First

Danielle Connelly
NW Progressives

Kathleen Carlsen
NW Progressives

Donald Doyle
NW Progressives

Liz Fajber
NW Progressives

Anita Dunn
NW Progressives

Lucas Steele
NW Progressives

Your picks for New Westminster School Board (up to 7)

Add candidates from your shortlist above. Your picks stay on your device.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

Are you registered to vote?

If you're not registered, don't remember registering, or are registered at an old address, you can still register at the polls.

I've already registered I'll register at the polls

Are your friends voting?

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

Ask 3 friends if they're planning to vote

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Plan to go vote with a friend

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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 is (seemingly) really small and local. Municipal elections have a pitifully low turnout... But you — and the people you know — can change that!

Your plan to vote

How

When

Where

What to bring

If you're already registered, you don't need ID to vote.

If you're not sure if you're registered, bring ID anyways.
If you were registered under an old name or address (usually because you've moved or updated your name since), you will need ID.

Otherwise, you'll need to bring...

2 pieces of ID, proving who you are and where you live:

Both pieces must have your name on them
At least 1 piece should have your current residential address
At least 1 piece should have your signature

If neither piece of ID has your address, you may make a solemn declaration instead.

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

Examples of acceptable ID

BC Driver’s Licence*
BC CareCard*
BC Identification Card issued by ICBC
BC Services Card*
Birth Certificate
Canadian Passport
Canadian Citizenship card
Certificate of Indian status
Métis (MNBC) ID card
Credit or debit card
Income Tax Assessment (Notice of Assessment)
New Westminster Public Library Card
Monthly Report/Request for Continued Income Assistance
Nexus Card
Owner's Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC
Property tax notice issued by the City of New Westminster
Social Insurance Number Card or confirmation of Social Insurance Number
letter issued by Service Canada
Statutory Declaration/Sworn Affidavit (from a notary, public lawyer or
commissioner for taking affidavits)
Utility bill (electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable service)

Your pick for New Westminster Mayor

Patrick Johnstone	Community First
Daniel Fontaine	New West Progressives

Your picks for New Westminster Council

Geoff Homel
Dalia Al-Hussaini	Community First
Kane Tse	Community First
Peter Jorgensen	Community First
Bereket Kebede	Community First
Tasha Henderson	Community First
Jaimie McEvoy	Community First
Paul Minhas	New West Progressives
Ken Armstrong	New West Progressives
Ray Porcellato	New West Progressives
Maryann Morrison	New West Progressives
Karima Budhwani	New West Progressives
Richard Folka	New West Progressives

Your picks for New Westminster School Board

Mary Trentadue	Community First
Michelle Hak Hepburn	Community First
Junior Chuang	Community First
Paul Romein	Community First
Jeremy Perry	Community First
Danielle Connelly	New West Progressives
Kathleen Carlsen	New West Progressives
Donald Doyle	New West Progressives
Liz Fajber	New West Progressives
Anita Dunn	New West Progressives
Lucas Steele	New West Progressives

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