Elections

Voter Eligibility

You are eligible to vote in Richmond if you meet the following requirements as either a resident elector or a non-resident property elector.

Resident Elector 
You may vote as a resident elector if you:

• are a Canadian citizen
  
• are at least 18 years old on General Voting Day (October 17, 2026)
  
• are a resident of Richmond
  
• have lived in BC for at least six months before registering to vote (April 16, 2026 is the last day to meet residency requirement if registering on General Voting Day)
  
• are not disqualified from voting by law

Non-Resident Property Elector
You may vote as a non-resident property elector if you:

• are a Canadian citizen
  
• are at least 18 years old on General Voting Day (Saturday, October 17, 2026)
  
• are not a Richmond resident
  
• personally own a property in Richmond for at least 30 days before registering to vote (September 16, 2026 is the last day to meet local property ownership requirement if registering on General Voting Day). Your property cannot be wholly or jointly owned by a corporation, business, or an organization.
  
• have lived in BC for at least six months before registering to vote (April 16, 2026 is the last day to meet residency requirement if registering on General Voting Day)
• are not disqualified from voting by law
  
  

Voter Registration

If you are eligible to vote in the 2026 Election, find out if you're already on the Voters List.

Am I on the Voters List?

Register early to vote

Registering in advance helps make voting quicker and easier. You’ll receive a voter card in the mail with your voting place and get faster service when you vote.

Register as a Resident Elector

The advance voter registration deadline with Elections BC has passed. You can still register to vote in person at any Advance Voting Opportunity or on General Voting Day.

Register as a Non-Resident Property Elector
You may register to vote in advance by contacting the Richmond Elections Office. You must re-register each election, as you will not be included in the Voters List (only resident electors).

You are required to make an appointment with the Richmond Elections Office before voting to have your forms checked which will make the voting process faster for you when you vote.

Bring one of the following original documents:

1. Proof of ownership, for example:

• Land Title Office Title Search
  
• City of Richmond Property Tax Notice
  
• BC Property Assessment Notice

2. Two pieces of ID that provide evidence of your identity and place of residence (at least one of which must include your signature).

To register to vote as a non-resident property elector, email elections@richmond.ca or call 604-276-4100. 

Future Voters
Youth ages 16-17 can register through Elections BC to be automatically added to the voters list when they turn 18.

Register when you vote

Bring two separate pieces of ID that together include your name and residential address. One piece must include your signature. For a list of acceptable ID for voter registration, visit Frequently asked questions. 

You may change your name or address at the time of voting. Bring two pieces of ID when you go to the voting place.

Available resources for voters

• Voter’s Guide to Local Elections in B.C (English)
  
• Voter’s Guide to Local Elections in B.C (French)
  
• Voter’s Guide to Local Elections in B.C (Traditional Chinese) 
  
• Voter’s Guide to Local Elections in B.C (Simplified Chinese)
  
• Voter’s Guide to Local Elections in B.C (Punjabi)

Advance Voting Places

Planning to vote early? Find an advance voting place near you.

Where do I vote?

Ready to vote? Find out your designated voting place on General Voting Day (October 17).

Voting Division Maps

Find your voting division by viewing the voting division maps.

Accessible Voting

Accessible Ballot Marking Device

An accessible ballot marking device is available at Richmond City Hall on advance voting dates (October 3, 7, 8, 9 and 10). This option will allow you to mark your ballot independently by using descriptive audio, touch screen, Braille, rocker paddle device, and sip and puff device.

Accessible Voting Options at All Voting Opportunities

• Request to have curb-side voting at the voting place. Please call the Elections Office at 604-276-4100 once you arrive at the voting place.
  
• Bring a family member to assist you with reading or marking your ballot at the voting booth. They must make a solemn declaration to faithfully and impartially assist you.

We strive to ensure that voting locations are accessible for people who use wheelchairs, walkers and mobility scooters; however, some locations are not fully accessible. We will ensure curb-side voting is well signed at locations that are not fully accessible.

Translation
If you need help with translation, you may:

• Bring a friend or family member who will translate for you when you vote. They must make a solemn declaration to faithfully and impartially assist you.

• Use the translated voting instructions at your voting place, which will be provided in French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Punjabi. Ballots are only available in English.

Eligible voters can request a mail ballot package to vote by mail in the Richmond Election. Online applications are available until October 9 at 3:00 p.m. You can also request a package by phone at 604-276-4100 until October 15 at 3:00 p.m.

Mail Ballot Request

Before requesting a mail ballot package, you must check if you are registered to vote using the Am I on the Voters List? tool. After you complete the search, the system will guide you to the next step.

Mail Ballot Request Status

After you request a mail ballot package, you can check the status of your application.

Mail ballot packages will be mailed from September 28 to October 7. After October 7, you must pick up your package at City Hall.

You will need to provide valid ID when applying. Once you request a mail ballot package, you CANNOT vote in person at advance voting opportunities or on General Voting Day.

Mail ballots must be received by the Chief Election Officer at 8:00 p.m. on General Voting Day – October 17, 2026.

For more information, see the Frequently Asked Question

Thank you for your interest in joining our election team. All positions have been filled.

Note: all Presiding Election Official (PEO), Alternate Presiding Election Official (APEO), Election Official (EO), Machine Attendant (MA), and Youth at the Booth positions have been filled.

Important Dates for Election Workers

• General Voting Day: October 17
  
• Advance Voting Days: October 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 

Required for all positions:

• Must work on General Voting Day

• Must attend all required in-person training sessions prior to Voting Day(s)

• Must not be actively working for any election campaign, elector organization or candidate

• Must not be related to a candidate running for office in the 2026 General Local and School Election

• Must be a non-partisan representative of the 2026 Richmond Election/City of Richmond and agree to maintain a non-partisan stance on the election, candidates and related activity while working at the voting location. This includes, but is not limited to digital (i.e. online and social media) presence.