Notice of Mail Ballot Voting

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To vote by mail, complete the Mail Ballot Application and Registration Form [PDF/194KB] before 4:00 p.m. Thursday October 15, 2026.  Non-Resident Property Electors must also complete the NRPE Application to Register Form [PDF/100KB] and NRPE Consent Form [PDF/78KB] if 2 or more property owners are registered on title. 

Applicants are required to provide a signature that shows their true signature which may require documents to be printed or signed with a stylus on a device. 

Mail Ballot Packages will be mailed out as soon as possible following the Declaration of Election by Voting Friday, September 18, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Electors are responsible for ensuring mail ballots are returned to the Chief Elections Officer by the close of General Voting Day at 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026. 

Electors who require assistance as a result of physical challenges are invited to contact the Chief Election Officer as soon as possible to facilitate their voting experiences.

Elector Registration 

There is no need to pre-register. All electors register at the time of voting by providing two (2) pieces of ID and signing a declaration that you meet the qualifications. At least one piece of ID must have a signature. Picture ID is not required. Your ID must prove both residency and identity. Documents accepted as ID include: 

  • Driver’s Licence
  • BC services card
  • BC Care Card 
  • ICBC Vehicle Owner’s Certificate and Insurance 
  • Social Insurance Number (SIN) card
  • Citizenship card
  • Property tax notice
  • Credit card or debit card
  • Utility bill (electricity, natural gas, water, phone, internet etc.)

Elector Qualifications 

To vote as a RESIDENT elector you must: 

  • be 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day;
  • be a Canadian citizen;
  • have lived in BC at least 6 months immediately before the day of voting;
  • be a resident of the District of Lake Country or the neighbourhood constituency (ward) on the day of voting; and
  • not be disqualified by law or any enactment from voting in an election. 

To vote as a NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR (NRPE) you must: 

  • not be entitled to register as a resident elector;
  • be 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day;
  • be a Canadian citizen;
  • have lived in British Columbia at least 6 months immediately before the day of voting;
  • be the registered owner of the real property at least 30 days before the day of voting; 
  • not be disqualified by law or any enactment from voting in an election; 

NRPE

Only one (1) individual is entitled to vote as a NRPE. Written consent must be provided by a majority of all owners on title, including the person voting. Any property that has a corporation on title is not eligible as a NRPE. It is recommended NRPE’s register in advance by contacting the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer at [email protected] by providing acceptable identification, proof of ownership and written consent from a majority of the owners stating you are designated as the Elector for the property.