Prince George election 2026: how, when and where to vote

Prince George votes twice this October:

Election	Date	Run by
Municipal (mayor, council, SD57 trustees)	Saturday, October 17, 2026	City of Prince George
Provincial (MLAs)	Saturday, October 24, 2026	Elections BC

They’re separate elections with different rules, voting places and ID requirements. This guide covers the municipal vote first, then the provincial one.

Municipal election: October 17, 2026

You’ll elect:

• one mayor (9 candidates)
• eight councillors (18 candidates)
• five School District 57 trustees for Trustee Electoral Area 1 (14 candidates)

Every voter in the city votes for all council positions. There are no wards. The full list of names is under who’s on the ballot; see city council for what council does.

Can I vote?

Resident electors must:

• be 18 or older on voting day
• be a Canadian citizen
• have lived in BC since April 16, 2026
• live in the City of Prince George now
• not be disqualified by law

Non-resident property electors (you own property in Prince George but live elsewhere in BC) must also have been a registered owner since September 16, 2026. Only one owner can vote per property, with written consent from a majority (50% plus one) of the owners. Property owned wholly or partly by a corporation doesn’t qualify. Bring the registration form, the consent form (if there are co-owners), proof of ownership and ID. Forms are also available at voting places.

What to bring

There’s no voters list. You register on the spot. Bring two pieces of ID that together show:

1. your name
2. your residential address
3. your signature (on at least one)

Accepted ID includes a BC driver’s licence, BC ID card, BC Services Card (with another piece), Canadian passport, credit or debit card, property tax notice, current utility bill or ICBC insurance papers. A Certificate of Indian Status, BC First Nation citizenship or membership cards, and Métis Nation BC citizenship cards are accepted too.

No ID with your address? Bring two pieces that prove your identity (one with a signature), then make a solemn declaration of your address at the voting place.

Advance voting and voting day

Advance voting is open to every eligible voter, no reason needed: Wednesday, October 7; Thursday, October 8; Wednesday, October 14; and Thursday, October 15, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., only at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, 808 Canada Games Way.

On general voting day, Saturday, October 17, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., you can vote at any of eight voting places. The list, with addresses and maps, is under when and where to vote at the top of this page.

Transit is free on general voting day: see bus routes and fares or the next bus from your stop.

Vote by mail

Mail voting is open to all eligible voters.

1. Apply using the online form, a PDF form, or a paper form from the City Hall Service Centre, the Legislative Services office (5th floor, City Hall), or either library branch.
2. Submit it by email (election@princegeorge.ca), fax (250-561-0183), or mail or drop-off at Legislative Services, 5th Floor, 1100 Patricia Boulevard. Deadline: 4:30 p.m., Thursday, October 15.
3. Get your package. Pick it up at City Hall (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.), send someone with your written authorization, or have it mailed. Packages won’t be mailed after October 1, so after that, plan to pick yours up.
4. Return it by mail, in person at City Hall, or in the secure drop box beside the City Hall entrance. It must be received before 8 p.m. on October 17. Late ballots can’t be counted.

Accessibility

• All voting places are accessible.
• Curbside voting is available at the Civic Centre on all advance days and on voting day.
• A ballot-marking device (audio, large display, Braille keypad, sip-and-puff) is available at the Civic Centre.
• You can bring someone to help you, including a translator. They’ll sign a form. Election officials can also assist.

Key dates

Date	What happens
October 7, 8, 14, 15	Advance voting
October 15, 4:30 p.m.	Mail ballot request deadline
October 17, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.	General voting day; mail ballots due by 8 p.m.
October 20	Campaign signs must come down
October 21	Deadline to declare official results
November 2	Inaugural council meeting (oath of office)

Results will be posted on the City’s election results page when they become available, and official results are declared by October 21. The 2022 official results and historical turnout are there too; see also election results since 2013.

Researching candidates

• Who’s running: the City’s Declaration of Election by Voting lists every certified candidate; every name is under who’s on the ballot.
• Incumbents’ records: how council voted lists every recorded council vote of the 2022 to 2026 term, by member.
• Platforms and contacts: many candidates publish profiles on CivicInfo BC’s localelections.ca.
• Campaign finance: disclosure is administered by Elections BC for local elections.
• Watch for all-candidates forums hosted by local groups and media.

Election office

5th Floor, City Hall, 1100 Patricia Boulevard · 311 or 250-561-7600 · election@princegeorge.ca

Outside city limits?

If you live in a Regional District electoral area, you vote in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George election on the same day. Areas A, D, F, G and H have contested races; the directors for Areas C and E were elected by acclamation. Candidates and rural voting places are under regional district electoral area directors; for what the Regional District does, see regional district.

Provincial election: October 24, 2026

Premier David Eby called a snap election on September 22, 2026. Key facts from Elections BC:

• Final voting day: Saturday, October 24, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Advance voting: October 16 to 21, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Locations are posted at wheretovote.elections.bc.ca.
• Eligibility: Canadian citizen, 18+ on October 24, and a BC resident since April 23, 2026.
• Register or update your details at elections.bc.ca/register. Voters registered by October 1 get a Where to Vote card in the mail; you can also register when you vote.
• Vote by mail: request a package by October 18. It must be received by 8 p.m. on October 24.
• Candidate nominations close at 1 p.m. on October 3. The final list will be posted by Elections BC.

Prince George is split among three provincial ridings: Prince George-Mackenzie, Prince George-North Cariboo and Prince George-Valemount. See provincial and federal representatives.

Transit is free on October 24 as well.

Make a plan

1. Check your eligibility for each election.
2. Pick a method: advance, election day or mail.
3. Pack your ID the night before.
4. Read up on candidates.
5. Vote. Then do it again a week later.

For the candidates, key dates and who represents you now, see the civic hub. For how Prince George voted in past elections, see election results since 2013.