Here's how to vote in the Richmond election

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 Richmond

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 Richmond election!

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If you own property in Richmond, 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 2 ways left to vote this election. Which will you choose?

By mail

Apply by phone before 3pm on October 15

Choose

You can call the Richmond Elections Office and ask them to provide a vote-by-mail package for you to pick up. Complete your ballot at home, then mail it back, or drop it off at a designated drop box.

Learn about voting by mail

You must apply to vote by mail before Oct 15 at 3:00pm.

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

Choose

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

Step 1: Use the Richmond Election Office's Where Do I Vote tool to find your election day polling place:

Go to the Where Do I Vote tool

Step 2: Come back here and make a note of your polling place:

Your polling place

Spul'u'kwuks Elementary School

5999 Blanshard Drive, Richmond

Quilchena Elementary School

3760 Moresby Drive, Richmond

Gilmore Elementary School

8380 Elsmore Rd, Richmond

Grauer Elementary School

4440 Blundell Rd, Richmond

Burnett Secondary School

5011 Granville Avenue, Richmond

McKay Elementary School

7360 Lombard Road, Richmond

Brighouse Elementary School

6800 Azure Rd, Richmond

Kiwanis Towers

7378 Gollner Avenue, Richmond

Richmond Cultural Centre Annex

7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond

Talmey Elementary School

9500 Kilby Drive, Richmond

Tomsett Elementary School

9671 Odlin Road, Richmond

Anderson Elementary School

9460 Alberta Road, Richmond

Sea Island Community Centre

7140 Miller Road, Richmond

MacNeill Secondary School

6611 No. 4 Road, Richmond

City Centre Elementary School

8671 Odlin Cres, Richmond

City Centre Community Centre

5900 Minoru Blvd, Richmond

General Currie Elementary School

8220 General Currie Road, Richmond

Palmer Secondary School

8160 St. Albans Road, Richmond

Walter Lee Elementary School

9491 Ash Street, Richmond

DeBeck Elementary School

8600 Ash Street, Richmond

Tait Elementary School

10071 Finlayson Drive, Richmond

McNeely Elementary School

12440 Woodhead Road, Richmond

Kingswood Elementary School

11511 King Road, Richmond

McRoberts Secondary School

8980 Williams Road, Richmond

McNair Secondary School

9500 No. 4 RD, Richmond

Woodward Elementary School

10300 Seacote Road, Richmond

Hamilton Elementary School

5180 Smith Drive, Richmond

Dixon Elementary School

9331 Diamond Road, Richmond

Manoah Steves Elementary School

10111 Fourth Ave, Richmond

Lord Byng Elementary School

3711 Georgia Street, Richmond

Hugh Boyd Secondary School

9200 NO. 1 RD, Richmond

Homma Elementary School

5100 Brunswick Drive, Richmond

Wowk Elementary School

5380 Woodwards Road, Richmond

Steveston-London Secondary School

6600 Williams Road, Richmond

Westwind Elementary School

11371 Kingfisher Drive, Richmond

Blundell Elementary School

6480 Blundell Road, Richmond

Maple Lane Elementary School

7671 Alouette Drive, Richmond

McMath Secondary School

4251 Garry Street, Richmond

Plan a time to vote:

Are you registered to vote?

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If you're not registered, don't remember registering, or are registered at an old address, you can still register at the polls.

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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:

If you're registered to vote at your current Richmond address, bring 2 pieces of ID that together show your name and current 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

BC Driver's Licence
BC Identification card issued by ICBC
BC Services card (includes both non-photo BC Services card or photo BC Services card)
Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC
BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCard
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8 (“Monthly Form EA181”)
Social Insurance Number card
Canadian Citizenship card
Property tax notice
Credit card or debit card
Utility bill (including electricity, natural gas, water, telephone services, cable services)
Birth Certificate
Canadian Passport
A Certificate of Indian Status
Old Age Security Identification card
Canadian Forces Photo ID

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