Two elections – for different levels of government – coming in October

In October, B.C. residents will be voting in two elections – one municipal election (local government) and one provincial election. You’ll see a lot of election-related information being shared from official sources and within the community over the next couple of weeks. While the two elections have overlapping campaign periods, they are separate processes with different candidates, ballots, voting locations, and voting dates. To help make your voting experience easier, we’re sharing some facts below about the two elections and the role of each level of government. And remember that you can find up-to-date information online at any time:

• visit portmoody.ca/vote for information on Port Moody’s municipal election, called the 2026 General Local and School Board Election; and
• visit elections.bc.ca for information on the 2026 Provincial Election.
  

Municipal election

In Port Moody’s 2026 General Local and School Board Election, eligible voters will elect one mayor and six councillors for City Council and two school trustees for the School District 43 Board of Education. City councils and school boards make decisions on issues that directly affect you and your family, like utilities and roadwork, parks and recreation, community development, and the policies and budget for the local school district. To learn more about the role of municipal government, visit portmoody.ca/municipalgov.

Vote in Port Moody’s municipal election in person on October 7, 10, and 17 or by mail ballot. To vote by mail, you must apply for a mail ballot by Friday, October 9, 2026 at 12:00pm. Learn more at portmoody.ca/vote.

Provincial election

In the 2026 Provincial Election, eligible voters will elect 93 members of the Legislative Assembly, the governing body for the province of B.C. Each member represents an electoral district – Port Moody is part of the Port Moody-Burquitlam electoral district. The provincial government is responsible for services like hospitals and health care, schools, highways, and electricity. To learn more about the role of the provincial government, visit gov.bc.ca.

Vote in the provincial election in person October 16 to 21 and October 24 or by mail ballot. To vote by mail, you must request a vote-by-mail package by October 18, 2026. Learn more at elections.bc.ca.