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City councillors
Voters may select up to 10 councillor candidates. The 10 candidates with the highest citywide totals are elected.
Vancouver votes citywide
One city. One at-large ballot.
Vancouver does not use municipal wards. Council and school-board candidates seek support from voters across the entire city.
How the ballot works
Vancouver is not divided into wards.
Every councillor and Vancouver school-trustee candidate runs citywide. Voters may choose fewer candidates than the maximum; they are not required to fill every available selection.
The final candidate list and randomized ballot order are not yet available. TrueBlue will publish a final slate only after official nominations are confirmed.
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School trustees
Voters may select up to 9 Vancouver Board of Education candidates. The 9 highest citywide totals are elected.
Key dates
Mark the 2026 election calendar.
Candidate nominations
September 1–11, 2026
The published Vancouver nomination window closes at 4 pm on September 11.
Campaign period
September 19–October 17, 2026
Campaign finance and advertising remain subject to Elections BC rules before and during this period.
General Voting Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Check the City of Vancouver for current voting places, advance-voting details, and eligibility information.
Verify before voting
Use official election information for final details.
Dates, voting places, candidate information, and election rules can change or be updated. Confirm the current information directly with the City of Vancouver and Elections BC.
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