Who are you voting for?
Candidates will be listed here once candidate nomination documents are submitted during the Nomination Period (September 1 to 11, 2026).
Who can vote?
Voting rights in BC are granted to citizens based on residency or property ownership. There is no corporate or business vote in local elections.
Resident* Elector
– you live in Vanderhoof
To vote in the election, you must:
- be 18 years old or older on October 17, 2026
- be a Canadian citizen
- have lived in BC since March 16, 2026
- be a resident of the District of Vanderhoof
- be legally allowed to vote (you cannot be disqualified under the law)
Non-resident Property Elector
– you own property in Vanderhoof but live elsewhere in BC
To vote in the election, you must:
- not qualify to vote as a resident of the District of Vanderhoof (Resident Elector, above)
- be 18 years of age or older on October 17, 2026
- be a Canadian citizen
- have lived in BC since March 16, 2026
- have been the registered owner of your Vanderhoof property since September 16, 2026
- be legally allowed to vote (you cannot be disqualified under the law)
If the property has more than one owner, only one owner may vote, and they must have written consent from a majority of the other registered owners listed on the title.
If a property is owned by a company, numbered company or trust, no one can vote as a non-resident property elector for that property. If the property title lists both a company or trust and an individual, no one is eligible to vote for that property.
If you plan to vote in person as a non-resident property elector, it’s recommended you complete a Non-Resident Property Elector Registration Form before voting day.
When you vote, you will need to bring:
- Identification required to vote
(see below)
- Proof you own the property
- Written Consent from the majority of the other registered owners (if there are any), confirming you are the one person designated to vote for the property
*What is a Resident?
- You are a resident of the place where you normally live and intend to return to when you’re away
- You can only have one place of residence for voting purposes
- Your residence doesn’t change until you establish a new permanent place to live
- You don’t lose your residency if you’re away temporarily (for example, on vacation, working away or receiving medical treatment)
- Check Here to see whether you live within the District of Vanderhoof or the Regional District boundaries.
Students:
If you move to attend school, you can choose to be considered a resident of either:
- the community where you usually live, or
- the community where you are living while attending school
You cannot vote where you live and where you go to school.
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When you sign a declaration prior to voting, you are making a solemn declaration.
There are significant penalties for signing a false declaration.
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Mail Ballot Voting
To vote by mail ballot, complete and return the Request for Mail Ballot and Non-Resident Property Elector Registration Form (if applicable) before 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2026 to the Deputy Chief Election Officer. If someone is picking up your mail ballot package for you, they must bring with them a completed Declaration of Person Obtaining a Mail Ballot Package on Behalf of an Elector.
You are responsible for ensuring your mail ballot is received no later than 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026 (close of voting on General Voting Day).
Identification Required to Vote
