Polls open across B.C. Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
British Columbians will cast ballots on Saturday as candidates compete for seats in the province’s 93-seat legislature. All voting locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., giving eligible voters a 12-hour window to take part in the election.
Where to vote and proof of address
Voters can locate their assigned polling place through Elections BC’s online voting-place finder. Registered electors also received a Where to Vote card in the mail indicating their assigned location, but that card is not required to vote.
- Advance voting closed Oct. 21.
- Last day to request a vote-by-mail package online or by phone was Oct. 18.
Who is eligible to vote
To be eligible at the ballot box on Oct. 24, a person must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old on election day and have been a resident of British Columbia since April 23, 2026. Voters must also establish both identity and residential address when they attend a voting place.
Acceptable identification includes government-issued photo ID that also shows an address, or a combination of two documents that together show name and at least one containing an address. Among the documents accepted are:
- B.C. driver’s licence
- B.C. Identification Card (BCID)
- B.C. Services Card (with photo)
- Other cards from the Government of B.C. or Canada that display name, photo and address
- Certificate of Indian Status
- Or any two pieces of ID showing your name, with at least one showing your address
Electors may also use their mailed Where to Vote card as one piece of identification when combined with another document.
Parties and candidacies: a broad field
This election features a diverse slate of candidates. Ten registered political parties are running candidates across the province. In addition, there are individuals standing as Independent and Unaffiliated candidates. Not all parties have fielded candidates in every one of the 93 ridings.
Among the parties noted in Elections BC materials is the BC Green Party, which has candidates in 73 ridings. The party’s leader, Emily Lowan, who was elected leader in 2025, is contesting her first provincial election after a career outside politics.
Quick reference: voting essentials
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Poll hours | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Oct. 24) |
| Advance voting | Closed Oct. 21 |
| Vote-by-mail request deadline | Oct. 18 |
| Where to find polling place | Elections BC online voting-place finder; Where to Vote card (optional) |
What to expect on election day
Voters will be asked to show acceptable ID, confirm their residential address and then mark a ballot for their chosen candidate. Polling stations are staffed by election officials who can answer procedural questions. If you arrive without the required documents, you may still be able to vote by presenting two pieces of ID that together satisfy the identity-and-address requirement.
Turnout in provincial elections can be heavily influenced by voter interest in local races and by how effectively parties mobilize supporters on election day. With dozens of constituencies up for grabs, results in individual ridings will determine which party forms government and who will lead the province over the next term.
Further information and resources
For the latest details on polling locations, ID requirements and any last-minute updates, consult Elections BC’s official website. Election offices also provide assistance by phone for those who need help finding their voting place or understanding voting options.
British Columbians heading to the polls on Saturday should bring the required identification, allow time for possible lines during peak voting hours and check their assigned voting place in advance to avoid delays.
