Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 Port Moody General Local Election

Do you have a specific question about the 2026 General Local Election (municipal)? Find answers to common questions below. You can also contact the City of Port Moody’s Election Office with your questions by email or visit the Elections page for official information on the 2026 General Local Election (municipal).

Visit elections.bc.ca for information on the 2026 Provincial Election.

When is General Voting Day for this year’s election?

  • General Voting Day for Port Moody’s General Local Election (municipal) is Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Where can I vote on General Voting Day?

There are four voting locations for Port Moody’s General Local Election on October 17, 2026:

What are the voting hours?

  • Voting hours for Port Moody’s General Local Election are 8:00am to 8:00pm for all advance voting opportunities and on General Voting Day.

Can I vote at any location on General Voting Day?

  • Yes, for Port Moody’s General Local Election you may vote at any location on General Voting Day.

Are voting locations accessible for people using mobility devices?

  • Yes, all in-person voting locations are accessible for people using mobility devices.
  • Curbside voting at an in-person voting location is available for those who cannot leave their vehicles (an election official will assist to ensure a secure vote).
  • If you require physical assistance to vote, you may bring a support person into the voting place with you.

What if need a translator to vote?

  • If you need someone to translate for you, you may bring a support person/translator into the voting place with you.

What if I have a visual impairment?

  • If you require assistance to vote, you may bring a support person into the voting place with you.
  • New tabulator machines, used to count voter-marked paper ballots, have large visual displays to assist with reading on-screen instructions.

I will be away on General Voting Day (October 17, 2026). What options do I have to vote in Port Moody's General Local Election?

  • Qualified electors who will be away on General Voting Day can vote in one of two ways:
    • Vote in person at one of the two advance voting opportunities:
      • When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 and Saturday, October 10, 2026
        Where: Port Moody Recreation Complex (Wellness Room), 300 Ioco Road
        Time: 8:00am to 8:00pm
    • Vote by mail ballot.
      • Please see our mail ballot voting webpage and the mail ballot voting FAQ (below) for more information on voting by mail ballot.

Will the City be providing mobile voting for those who can’t get to the polls?

  • No. Voters who cannot get to the polls for Port Moody's General Local Election will have the opportunity to vote by mail ballot.

I would like to work at Port Moody's General Local Election. Where can I apply?

I am not a Canadian citizen. Can I vote in Port Moody's General Local Election?

  • No. You must be a Canadian citizen to be eligible to vote.

How do I register to vote in Port Moody's General Local Election?

  • The City uses the Provincial Voters List. If you are on the Provincial Voters List for Port Moody (i.e. you are already registered to vote in previous provincial elections in B.C.), then you are already registered to vote in the municipal election.
  • You may register at the time of voting at a voting location on General Voting Day or at one of the Advance Voting Opportunities.
    • Note: For municipal elections, registration with Elections BC closed on August 18, 2026. 

What are the qualifications to vote in Port Moody's General Local Election?

On voting day, what documents do I need to register to vote in Port Moody's General Local Election?

  • If you are not on the list of registered electors at the time of voting, you will need to present two documents that provide evidence of your identity and place of residence, at least one of which must include your signature. Examples of acceptable forms of IDs include:
    • 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

I am not a resident of Port Moody, but I own property in Port Moody. Am I eligible to vote in the 2026 General Local Election?

  • You may qualify as a non-resident property elector (NRPE). Please see the Voting Information page for more information on qualifications and required documentation to register and vote as an NRPE.

Can non-resident property electors residing in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, the Village of Anmore, and the Village of Belcarra vote for school trustees in Port Moody's General Local Election?

  • No. Per the provincial School Act, non-resident property owners residing in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, the Village of Anmore, and the Village of Belcarra are not eligible to vote in the School Trustee race in the City of Port Moody. They are only eligible to vote for the School Trustee candidates running in their jurisdiction of residence.

Will mail ballot voting be offered for the 2026 General Local Election in Port Moody?

Who can vote by mail ballot in Port Moody's General Local Election?

  • All qualified resident and non-resident property electors of Port Moody can vote by mail ballot. If you meet the qualifications to vote as either a resident or non-resident property elector in Port Moody, you are eligible to vote by mail.
  • Visit the Elections page to see the qualifications to be an elector in Port Moody.

How do I apply to vote by mail ballot for Port Moody's General Local Election?

Can I use one mail ballot to vote in the municipal and provincial elections?

  • No, you must request, complete, and return separate mail ballots for the municipal election (October 17, 2026) and the provincial election (October 24, 2026). Visit our Voting by Mail Ballot page for information on mail ballots in Port Moody’s 2026 General Local Election (municipal). For the provincial election, visit elections.bc.ca/votebymail for information on mail ballots.

Does a candidate have to be a Port Moody resident to run for office in Port Moody's General Local Election?

  • No. There is no requirement in provincial legislation for a candidate running for the offices of mayor, council, or school trustee for the City of Port Moody to be a resident of Port Moody.

How do I submit my nomination documents for Port Moody's General Local Election?

I have questions regarding campaign financing for municipal elections. Who should I contact?

When can I install election campaign signs for Port Moody's General Local Election? When do campaigns signs have to be removed?

  • Per the City’s new Election and Political Signs Bylaw No. 3514, campaign signs can be installed no earlier than fourteen (14) days prior to General Voting Day, or Saturday, October 3, 2026 for the 2026 election.
  • All campaign signs must be removed within seven (7) days after General Voting Day. For the 2026 election the removal deadline is Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Where can I install election campaign signs in the city for Port Moody's General Local Election?

  • The rules regarding permissible campaign sign placement in the city are outlined in the new Election and Political Signs Bylaw No. 3514. Please be advised that the permissible locations for campaign sign placement on public property have been updated in Bylaw No. 3514. All candidates and their representatives are strongly encouraged to review and be familiar with these new and revised locations outlined in Schedule A of the new bylaw.

Are there any rules around campaign activities for Port Moody's General Local Election that I should be aware of?

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Port Moody, B.C.
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