Metro Vancouver’s Electoral Area A general local election
Metro Vancouver will be holding a general local election for Director for Electoral Area A, and your vote matters.
View information for voters and Director of Electoral Area A candidates below.
Public notice
Information for voters
Key voting information
Date: Saturday, October 17
Location: UBC AMS Student Nest and University Hill Secondary School
Time: 8:00 am–8:00 pm
Advance voting opportunities
Dates: Wednesday, October 7 and Tuesday, October 13
Location: UBC AMS Student Nest
Time: 8:00 am–8:00 pm
Vote by mail
Requests to vote by mail ballot are available until October 1. View instructions below.
Voting in this election
Eligible voters may register on the same day during advance voting, general voting day, or when applying for a mail-in ballot.
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Information for candidates
To be eligible to run for office, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older on general voting day
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Have been a resident of BC for at least six months prior to the date of nomination
- Not be disqualified by law from being nominated, elected, or holding office
Nomination package
Candidates should thoroughly read and review the nomination package.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to book an appointment with the Elections Office to review and submit their nomination documents. Appointments will be available between September 1 – 11, excluding statutory holidays, with booking opening on August 17.
Please note that an appointment is not required to submit nomination documents. However, the nomination package includes a section that must be signed in the presence of the Chief Election Officer or a commissioner.
Download the nomination package