How to vote in the Nanaimo 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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I'm a Canadian citizen

I'll be 18 or older on election day (October 17)

I currently live in Nanaimo

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 Nanaimo election!

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

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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 14 (8am-8pm)

You can vote on:

Wed, Oct 14, 8am - 8pm

Beban Park Social Centre

2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo

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Plan a time to vote:

By mail

Apply by 4pm on October 16

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On request, the Nanaimo elections office can mail you a vote-by-mail package, or let you pick one up. Complete your ballot at home, then mail it back; or drop it off at the Legislative Services Department, 455 Wallace Street, before 4:30pm on October 16, or at the City of Nanaimo Service and Resource Centre Voting Place, 411 Dunsmuir Street, between 8am and 8pm on October 17.

Learn about voting by mail

You must apply to vote by mail before Oct 16 at 4:00pm.

Apply to vote by mail

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

On election day, Oct 17

At your designated polling place

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

Beban Park Social Centre

2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo

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Brechin Elementary School

510 Millstone Avenue, Nanaimo

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Chase River Elementary School

1503 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo

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City of Nanaimo Service and Resource Centre

411 Dunsmuir Street, Nanaimo

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Dover Bay Secondary School

6135 McGirr Road, Nanaimo

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John Barsby Secondary School

550 Seventh Street, Nanaimo

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Nanaimo District Secondary School

355 Wakesiah Avenue, Nanaimo

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Protection Island Fire Hall [10:00 am to 6:00 pm only]

26 Pirates Lane, Nanaimo

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Randerson Ridge Elementary School

6021 Nelson Road, Nanaimo

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Uplands Park Elementary School

3821 Stronach Drive, Nanaimo

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Wellington Secondary School

3135 Mexicana Road, Nanaimo

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Plan a time to vote:

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

If they don't have a plan, or don't know their options, tell them to visit vote.NewMajority.ca!

Plan to go vote with a friend

Voting's a lot more fun with a friend!

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 Identification Card issued by ICBC
BC Services Card
A document issued by the Government of Canada that certifies registration under the Indian Act (e.g. Status Card)
Citizenship or membership card issued by a First Nation or Metis Nation BC
Owner's Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License issued by ICBC
BC CareCard
Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8 (monthly report HR0081)
Social Insurance Card
Canadian passport or Citizenship Card
Property tax notice issued by the City of Nanaimo
Credit or debit card
Utility bill (electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable service)
Student card

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