Here's how to vote in the Victoria 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 Victoria

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 Victoria election!

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If you own property in Victoria, you may still be able to vote in their election.

Learn more

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 7 (8am-8pm)

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Tue, Oct 13 (8am-8pm)

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Wed, Oct 14 (8am-8pm)

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Thu, Oct 15 (8am-8pm)

You can vote on any of these days:

Wed, Oct 7, 8am - 8pm

Victoria Conference Centre, Upper Pavilion, second floor

720 Douglas St., Victoria

Choose

Tue, Oct 13, 8am - 8pm

Crystal Garden

713 Douglas St., Victoria

Choose

Wed, Oct 14, 8am - 8pm

Crystal Garden

713 Douglas St., Victoria

Choose

Wed, Oct 14, 10am - 4pm

University of Victoria, Student Union Building, Michèle Pujol Room

3800 Finnerty Rd., Victoria

Choose

Thu, Oct 15, 8am - 8pm

Crystal Garden

713 Douglas St., Victoria

Choose

Plan a time to vote:

By mail

Apply by 4pm on October 9

Choose

On request, the Victoria elections 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 a designated drop box outside City Hall, or at an advance or election day voting place.

Learn about voting by mail

You must apply to vote by mail before Oct 9 at 4:00pm.

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

Central Middle School

1280 Fort St., Victoria

Crystal Garden [accessible voting machine available]

713 Douglas St., Victoria

George Jay Elementary School

1118 Princess Ave., Victoria

Glenlyon Norfolk Senior School

781 Richmond Ave., Victoria

James Bay Community School

140 Oswego St., Victoria

Oaklands Elementary School

2827 Belmont Ave. , Victoria

Quadra Elementary School

3031 Quadra St. , Victoria

Quadra Village Neighbourhood Gym

950 Kings Rd., Victoria

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 292

411 Gorge Rd. East, Victoria

Sir James Douglas Elementary School

401 Moss St., Victoria

Victoria High School

1260 Grant St., Victoria

Victoria West Elementary School

750 Front St., Victoria

Plan a time to vote:

What positions are you voting for?

Mayor

The Mayor leads Council, and is the head of municipal government.

They direct municipal officers on behalf of Council, represent Council at ceremonies and in meetings with other organisations, and chair Council meetings as a voting member.

Council

City Council represents the short- and long-term interests of the community. Council votes on bylaws and resolutions on subjects such as:

Zoning and building permits (what can be built where)
Budgets (how the municipal government spends money it collects)
Regulatory matters
Municipal services, like the fire department or trash collection
Property taxes and other fees

You elect 8 councillors.

Greater Victoria School Board

The Greater Victoria School Board makes decisions to do with schools, like where resources will be spent, creating new programmes, and school policies. You elect 2 school board trustees.

Would you like to choose who you're voting for now?

Who are you voting for?

We'll help you decide with 3 easy steps!

Hey, we know Victoria's candidate list is pretty long. But if you take it bit-by-bit (we'll help you through it!), you can find the candidates who best fit your worldview!

Step 1: Review the candidate profiles

See your candidates

Step 2: Shortlist the candidates you like as you go

Use the Add to shortlist button in the top-right of any profile.

Your shortlist stays on your device. Shortlisting is completely optional!

Step 3: Come back here and choose your picks

We'll show you your shortlist so you can pick who from it you'll vote for.

Need another look?

See your candidates

Mayor

Your shortlist

Tap

to add a candidate to your plan to vote.

Review the candidate profiles
Use the Add to shortlist button in the top-right of any candidate's profile to add them to your shortlist!

Your Mayor shortlist is empty. Add more candidates?

Marianne Alto
Independent

Bruce McGuigan
Independent

Lyall Atkinson
Independent

Darren Gervais-Harrison
Independent

Christopher Hanna
Independent

Mike Harris
Independent

David Johnston
Independent

Gregoor Miller
Independent

Your pick for Victoria Mayor (up to 1)

Add candidates from your shortlist above. Your picks stay on your device.

#1

Council

Your shortlist

Tap

to add a candidate to your plan to vote.

Review the candidate profiles
Use the Add to shortlist button in the top-right of any candidate's profile to add them to your shortlist!

Your Council shortlist is empty. Add more candidates?

Jeremy Caradonna
Independent

Matt Dell
Independent

Marg Gardiner
Independent

Stephen Hammond
Independent

Dave Thompson
Independent

Jack Sandor
Independent

Arthur McInnis
Independent

Jerry Garcia
Independent

Krista Loughton
Independent

Martin Girard
Independent

Wendy Bowkett
Independent

Herb Collins
Independent

Melissa Cseszko
Independent

Shona Dion
Independent

Steve Filipovic
Independent

James Harasymow
Independent

Jason Heit
Independent

Bella Lee
Independent

Karen Rothe
Independent

Susan Kim
For All

Peter Rose Gibbs
For All

Your picks for Victoria Council (up to 8)

Add candidates from your shortlist above. Your picks stay on your device.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

#8

Greater Victoria School Board

Your shortlist

Tap

to add a candidate to your plan to vote.

Review the candidate profiles
Use the Add to shortlist button in the top-right of any candidate's profile to add them to your shortlist!

Your Greater Victoria School Board shortlist is empty. Add more candidates?

Tanner May-Poole
Independent

James Le
Independent

Angela Carmichael
Independent

Evan Llewellyn
Independent

James McAllister
Independent

Ken Waldron
Independent

Ann Whiteaker
Independent

Maiya Beech
For All

Your picks for Greater Victoria School Board (up to 2)

Add candidates from your shortlist above. Your picks stay on your device.

#1

#2

Are you registered to vote?

Check if you're 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 VoteMate.org!

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:

One piece of ID

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
Photo BC Services Card
Non-photo BC Services Card
BC Identification Card
Certificate of Indian Status issued by the Government of Canada
Student card issued by a post-secondary institution
Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC
BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCard
Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form
Social Insurance Card
Confirmation of Social Insurance Number letter issued by the Government of Canada
Canadian Citizenship Card
City of Victoria Property Tax Notice
Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits
BC Government cheque
Income Tax Assessment Notice
Canadian Forces Identification
Old Age Security Identification Card
Canadian Passport
Birth Certificate
Credit card or debit card or statement
Utility bill issued for the supply of electricity, natural gas, water, telephone services or coaxial cable services
A completed and signed Solemn Declaration that is witnessed and signed by a Commissioner of Affidavits in Form 12-16

Your pick for Victoria Mayor

Marianne Alto

Bruce McGuigan

Lyall Atkinson

Darren Gervais-Harrison

Christopher Hanna

Mike Harris

David Johnston

Gregoor Miller

Your picks for Victoria Council

Jeremy Caradonna
Matt Dell
Marg Gardiner
Stephen Hammond
Dave Thompson
Jack Sandor
Arthur McInnis
Jerry Garcia
Krista Loughton
Martin Girard
Wendy Bowkett
Herb Collins
Melissa Cseszko
Shona Dion
Steve Filipovic
James Harasymow
Jason Heit
Bella Lee
Karen Rothe
Susan Kim	Victoria for All
Peter Rose Gibbs	Victoria for All

Your picks for Greater Victoria School Board

Tanner May-Poole
James Le
Angela Carmichael
Evan Llewellyn
James McAllister
Ken Waldron
Ann Whiteaker
Maiya Beech	Victoria for All

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