Election

Those interested in running for local government office in a general local election must meet certain eligibility requirements to be nominated. In addition, provincial legislation sets out how candidates may run and finance their election campaigns and advertise their candidacy.

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Nomination period is from September 1 at 9 am until September 11 at 4 pm. Prospective candidates may submit their nomination papers during this period.

Please make an appointment to submit nomination documents at the Election Office.

Visit Elections BC to:

• Register to vote if you are 18 years or older
• Update your voter information such as your residential or mailing address
• Register for the List of Future Voters if you are 16 or 17 years old

In order to be eligible to vote in general local elections as a resident, a person must:

• Be 18 years of age or older when they register to vote or 18 years or older on general voting day
• Be a Canadian citizen
• Have been a resident of B. C. for at least six months immediately before they register to vote
• Be a resident of the municipality;
• Not be disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment from voting in local elections or be otherwise disqualified by law

Our next general local election will be held on October 17, 2026.

Advance polls will be held October 7, 2026 at The Outlet (2248-2250 McAllister Ave) and October 10, 2026 at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (1379 Laurier Ave).

All eligible Port Coquitlam voters will be able to apply to vote by mail. There are four simple steps:

1. Apply for a mail ballot online or at City Hall.
2. Receive mail ballot package once your application is approved.
3. Complete mail ballot package following the instructions provided.
4. Return mail ballot package to City Hall (2580 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8) by mail or drop off.

Mail ballot applications will open in early September.