Advance voting for the 2026 Local General Election begins this Wednesday, Oct. 7, giving Maple Ridge residents early opportunities to vote before General Voting Day on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Eligible voters can cast their ballots at advance voting locations from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on:
- Wed. Oct. 7 - Albion Community Centre (24165 104 Ave.) or St. Luke’s Hall (20285 Dewdney Trunk Rd.)
- Sat. Oct. 10 - Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre (12150 224 St.)
- Wed. Oct. 14 - Albion Community Centre or St. Luke’s Hall
- Thurs. Oct. 15 - Albion Community Centre, St. Luke’s Hall or Fraserview Village Hall (22610 116 Ave.)
“Advance voting gives residents more flexibility to choose a time and location that works for them,” said Carolyn Mushata, Director of Legislative Services and Chief Election Officer. “We encourage people to review their voting options; confirm they are eligible and make a plan to vote.”
Voters will elect one Mayor, six Councillors and five School Trustees for School District No. 42. Those elected will serve a four-year term, from November 2026 to October 2030. A full list of candidates is available at MapleRidge.ca/2026Candidates. Voters will also be asked three separate assent vote questions related to proposed long-term borrowing for three Recreation Ready projects.
Additional ways to vote
Residents who cannot vote in advance can vote by mail or on General Voting Day.
Vote by mail
Eligible voters can apply for a mail ballot now at MapleRidge.ca/GoVote or pick up at ballot at City Hall (11995 Haney Place) starting October 7. Completed mail ballots must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, to be counted. Late mail ballots will not be accepted.
Vote on General Voting Day – Sat., Oct. 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m at:
- Whonnock Elementary School – 27471 112 Ave.
- Garibaldi Secondary School – 24789 Dewdney Trunk Rd.
- Albion Community Centre – 24165 104 Ave.
- Yennadon Elementary School – 23347 128 Ave.
- Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre – 12150 224 St.
- Laity View Elementary School – 21023 123 Ave.
- Hammond Elementary School – 11520 203 St.
- Thomas Haney Secondary School – 23000 116 Ave.
Who Can Vote
If you own or rent your home and meet the eligibility requirements below, you can vote as a resident elector if you are:
- 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day
- A Canadian citizen
- A resident of British Columbia for at least six months before registering
- A resident of Maple Ridge
- Not disqualified from voting by law
Maple Ridge will use the Provincial List of Voters for the 2026 Local General Election. Those already registered as provincial voters will be on Maple Ridge’s List of Electors. Residents can check their voter registration at elections.bc.ca. Those who are eligible to vote but are not on the list can vote with two pieces of identification that show their name and residential address, such as a B.C. driver’s license or BC Services card. People who live outside Maple Ridge but own property in the city may be eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector.
Assent Vote
Voters will also be asked three assent vote questions about whether they support long-term borrowing for proposed Recreation Ready projects:
- Hammond Aquatics and Recreation Centre
- Hammond Multi-Use Community Park
- Albion Twin-Rink Arena Expansion
Each assent vote question is decided separately and will pass if more than 50 per cent of valid votes cast are Yes.
For voting information, including locations, eligibility and mail ballot applications, visit MapleRidge.ca/GoVote or email Election@MapleRidge.ca.
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