How to vote in the New Westminster 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 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.

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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

Century House

620 Eighth St, New Westminster

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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:

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 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)

Pledge to vote and get a reminder text

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