How to vote in the Victoria 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?

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 Victoria

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 Victoria election!

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If you own property in Victoria, 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

Tue, Oct 13 (8am-8pm)

Wed, Oct 14 (8am-8pm)

Thu, Oct 15 (8am-8pm)

You can vote on any of these days:

Tue, Oct 13, 8am - 8pm

Crystal Garden

713 Douglas St., Victoria

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Wed, Oct 14, 8am - 8pm

Crystal Garden

713 Douglas St., Victoria

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Wed, Oct 14, 10am - 4pm

University of Victoria, Student Union Building, Michèle Pujol Room

3800 Finnerty Rd., Victoria

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Thu, Oct 15, 8am - 8pm

Crystal Garden

713 Douglas St., Victoria

Choose

Plan a time to vote:

By mail

Apply by 4pm on October 9

Choose

On request, the Victoria elections 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 a designated drop box outside City Hall, or at an advance or election day voting place.

Learn about voting by mail

You must apply to vote by mail before Oct 9 at 4:00pm.

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

Central Middle School

1280 Fort St., Victoria

Crystal Garden [accessible voting machine available]

713 Douglas St., Victoria

George Jay Elementary School

1118 Princess Ave., Victoria

Glenlyon Norfolk Senior School

781 Richmond Ave., Victoria

James Bay Community School

140 Oswego St., Victoria

Oaklands Elementary School

2827 Belmont Ave. , Victoria

Quadra Elementary School

3031 Quadra St. , Victoria

Quadra Village Neighbourhood Gym

950 Kings Rd., Victoria

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 292

411 Gorge Rd. East, Victoria

Sir James Douglas Elementary School

401 Moss St., Victoria

Victoria High School

1260 Grant St., Victoria

Victoria West Elementary School

750 Front St., Victoria

Plan a time to vote:

Are you registered to vote?

Check if you're 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 registered to vote:

One piece of ID

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
Photo BC Services Card
Non-photo BC Services Card
BC Identification Card
Certificate of Indian Status issued by the Government of Canada
Student card issued by a post-secondary institution
Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC
BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCard
Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form
Social Insurance Card
Confirmation of Social Insurance Number letter issued by the Government of Canada
Canadian Citizenship Card
City of Victoria Property Tax Notice
Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits
BC Government cheque
Income Tax Assessment Notice
Canadian Forces Identification
Old Age Security Identification Card
Canadian Passport
Birth Certificate
Credit card or debit card or statement
Utility bill issued for the supply of electricity, natural gas, water, telephone services or coaxial cable services
A completed and signed Solemn Declaration that is witnessed and signed by a Commissioner of Affidavits in Form 12-16

Pledge to vote and get a reminder text

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Last name

Email address

Postal code

Phone number

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Your voting date, polling place, and phone number will be sent to and stored on servers operated by VoteMate.org, the free and independent voter info website that powers this tool; as well as systems operated by our SMS provider, Twilio.

Are you interested in volunteering opportunities?

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