Vancouver, British Columbia · General local election
Vancouver Election 2026
A source-backed guide to Vancouver mayor and council candidates, voting dates, Park Board and School Board races, vote-by-mail deadlines and ballot questions.
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Final candidate list · updated September 19
Who is running in Vancouver?
The withdrawal deadline has passed and the City of Vancouver now labels the 2026 candidate list final. The September 18 random draw also set each candidate's ballot number.
See all Vancouver election candidates
Official source: City of Vancouver final candidate-list announcement, September 18, 2026.
Election calendar
Vancouver voting dates and deadlines
September 18
Candidate withdrawal deadline at 4pm; random ballot-order draw at 5pm.
October 3, 7, 10, 13
Advance voting days. Vancouver voters may vote at any open voting place.
October 5 at noon
Deadline to request a vote-by-mail package to be mailed.
October 17
Election day. Voting is scheduled from 8am to 8pm; completed mail ballots must arrive by 8pm.
What voters choose
The 2026 Vancouver ballot
Mayor and Council
Vote for up to one mayor and ten city councillors.
Park and School Boards
Vote for up to seven Park Board commissioners and nine school trustees.
Five ballot questions
Three Capital Plan borrowing questions and two plebiscite questions appear on the ballots.
Voting rules and eligibility: official 2026 Vancouver voter's guide.
中文摘要：2026年温哥华市选投票日为10月17日。提前投票日期为10月3日、7日、10日及13日。选民将选出1名市长、10名市议员、7名公园局委员及9名学务委员，并就5项问题投票。
Vancouver Election 2026 FAQ
When is the Vancouver municipal election?
Saturday, October 17, 2026, with advance voting on October 3, 7, 10 and 13.
How many people are running for Vancouver mayor?
Eight candidates are on the City's final mayoral ballot. The final list and random ballot order were published September 18.
Can Vancouver voters vote by mail?
Yes. All eligible voters may request a mail ballot. Check the City page for current request and return instructions.