Maple Ridge, B.C., Oct. 9, 2026 — With just over a week until General Voting Day, Maple Ridge residents are encouraged to make a plan to vote and help increase voter turnout in the 2026 Local General Election.
Every ballot is an opportunity for residents to have a say in the decisions that will shape the community over the next four years by choosing a Mayor, six Councillors and five School Trustees and voting on three assent questions on the proposed long-term borrowing for Recreation Ready projects.
The election has had a strong start with 1,458 people voting on the first day of advance voting on Oct. 7 and an increase in requests for mail ballots. By comparison, 1,002 voters cast ballots across the first two advance voting days in the 2022 election. In the 2022 municipal election, 14,491 ballots were cast, representing voter turnout of approximately 21.87 per cent. This was lower than turnout in 2018, when approximately 33.5 per cent of eligible voters participated.
“Local elections are where residents can have a direct say in the decisions that affect their daily lives and the future of Maple Ridge,” said Carolyn Mushata, Director of Legislative Services and Chief Election Officer. “We are encouraged by the early turnout and hope more residents will take advantage of the remaining opportunities to vote.”
Residents can vote during advance voting on October 10, 14 and 15, or on General Voting Day, Saturday, October 17. Eligible voters may also vote by mail, provided their completed ballot is received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 p.m. on October 17.
Advance voting opportunities still available (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) on:
- Sat. Oct. 10 - Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre (12150 224 St.)
- Wed. Oct. 14 - Albion Community Centre (24165 104 Ave) or St. Luke’s Hall (20285 Dewdney Trunk Rd)
- Thurs. Oct. 15 - Albion Community Centre, St. Luke’s Hall or Fraserview Village Hall (22610 116 Ave.)
General Voting Day – Saturday, Oct. 17
General Voting Day voting locations will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17:
- 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.
- Thomas Haney Secondary School – 23000 116 Ave.
- Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre – 12150 224 St.
- Laity View Elementary School – 21023 123 Ave.
- Hammond Elementary School – 11520 203 St.
Mail ballots must arrive by 8:00 p.m. on Oct. 17
To be counted, completed mail ballots must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Voters should not rely on regular mail delivery if there is a risk their completed package will arrive after the deadline. Late mail ballots cannot be accepted.
Who Can Vote?
If you own or rent your home, you can vote as a resident elector if you meet this criteria:
- 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 is using the Provincial List of Voters for the 2026 Local General Election. Eligible residents who are not already registered can register when they vote by providing two pieces of identification that show their name and residential address. Residents who live outside Maple Ridge but own property in the city may be eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector.
For complete election information, including candidate information, voting locations, eligibility and identification requirements, visit MapleRidge.ca/GoVote or email Election@MapleRidge.ca.
For voting information, including locations, eligibility and mail ballot applications, visit MapleRidge.ca/GoVote or email Election@MapleRidge.ca.