How to vote in the Port Coquitlam election
How to vote in the Port Coquitlam election
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We'll walk you through things, step-by-step. Make sure to fill out everything you can!
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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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You can vote in the Port Coquitlam election!
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If you own property in Port Coquitlam, 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.
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When and where will you vote?
There are 2 ways left to vote this election. Which will you choose?
By mail
Apply by October 2
On request, the Port Coquitlam Election Office can mail you a vote-by-mail package, or let you pick up one at the City Hall. Complete your ballot at home, then mail it back, or drop it off at the dropbox outside City Hall.
You must apply to vote by mail before Oct 2 at 4:30pm.
Your ballot must be received by Oct 17 at 8:00pm.
On election day, Oct 17
At 9 locations
When: Saturday, October 17, from 8am to 8pm
Blakeburn Elementary
1040 Riverside Dr., Port Coquitlam
Castle Park Elementary
1144 Confederation Dr., Port Coquitlam
Cedar Drive Elementary
3150 Cedar Dr., Port Coquitlam
Central Elementary
2260 Central Ave., Port Coquitlam
Hyde Creek Recreation Centre
1379 Laurier Ave., Port Coquitlam
Kilmer Elementary
1575 Knappen St., Port Coquitlam
Kwayhquitlum Middle
3280 Flint St., Port Coquitlam
The Outlet
1100 - 2253 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam
Westwood Elementary
3610 Hastings St., Port Coquitlam
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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!
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What to bring
If you're registered to vote:
1 piece of ID showing both your name and home address.
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
- B.C. driver’s licence
- B.C. services card, B.C. CareCard, or Gold CareCard
- BCID card
- Owner’s certificate of insurance and vehicle licence issued by ICBC
- Social insurance number card
- Citizenship card or certificate
- Birth certificate
- Canadian passport
- Property tax notice
- Utility bill
- Debit or credit card or statement issued by a financial institution
- Student ID card
- Government-issue documents such as cheque stub, pension plan benefits statement, Old Age Security statement
- Income tax assessment notice
- Canadian Forces identification
- a document issued by the Government of Canada that certifies that the applicant is registered under the Indian Act (Canada), such as a status card
- a citizenship or membership card issued by a First Nation
- a citizenship card issued by Métis Nation British Columbia
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