Voter Information

Municipal elections are the most direct way for the public to influence their local government and school district.

Here’s everything you need to know to vote in the 2026 General Local Election including where to vote, how to vote, what you need to vote, and what to expect at the voting locations.

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1. Your local government manages the services you use every day!
2. You have the ability to influence how city services are delivered by actively participating in your local government.
3. Your good voting habits will influence youth in your household to become future voters. Speak with your kids about the election and why you vote.
4. Voting is quick and easy. 
5. City Council is an extension of YOU and functions better with citizen participation.

When & Where to Vote

Mail Ballot Voting

Mail ballot voting is available to eligible voters. Anyone qualified to vote may choose to vote by mail. Watch for additional details on mail ballot voting.

Voter Information & Eligibility

Resident Electors

Resident Electors are: 

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day
• Canadian citizen
• A resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the day of registration
• A resident of the City of Fort St. John
• Not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law

Non-resident Property Electors

Non-resident Property Electors are: 

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day
• Canadian citizen
• A resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the day of registration
• A registered owner of real property in Fort St. John for at least 30 days before voting day
  • Property must NOT be in trust for a corporation or another trust
  • If there is more than one property owner, only one individual may register and vote
    • The person doing so must have received the written consent of the majority of registered property owners
• Not entitled to register as a resident elector
• Not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law

What do you need to vote?

There is no need to pre-register to vote, as all electors will register at the time of voting.

Electors must provide two (2) pieces of identification to vote (at least one of which must include a signature). Acceptable identification is:

• BC Driver’s Licence
• BC Identification Card issued by the Motor Vehicle Branch
• Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and vehicle licence issued by ICBC
• BC Care Card or BC Gold Care Card
• A Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8
• A Social Insurance Card issued by Human Resources Development Canada
• A Citizenship Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
• A real property tax notice
• A credit or debit card
• Utility bill issued for the supply of electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable services
• Firearms Acquisition Card
• Or provide evidence satisfactory to the Election Official

Driver’s Licence and Medical Services Plan that are on one card is considered one piece of ID.

Accessibility at Voting Locations

Assistance

If you require help marking your ballot, an election official or a person accompanying you may assist you inside a voting location due to a disability or challenges with reading or writing. If you bring someone to assist you, they will be required to complete a declaration in order to provide assistance. 

Curbside Voting

If you aren't physically able to enter a voting location, a ballot can be brought out to you for curbside voting if you have difficulty entering a voting location due to a physical disability or impaired mobility.