British Columbians vote in the 2026 municipal election on Saturday, Oct. 17, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. PT.
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British Columbia’s municipal election is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 17, with voting from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. PT.
Election results are expected to begin coming in after the polls close, around 8 p.m.
General local elections in B.C. include contests for mayors and municipal councillors, regional district directors, school board trustees, and park board positions in Vancouver and Cultus Lake, as well as seats for the Islands Trust.
Each local government in British Columbia manages its own voting stations, and residents are directed to use local government information on when, where and how to vote.
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