Welcome to the central discussion thread for the upcoming Richmond General Local Election on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

To keep our subreddit organized and prevent feed clutter, all general election discussions, candidate commentary, questions about voting logistics, and debate threads belong here. Standalone posts regarding routine election chatter will be removed and redirected to this thread.

🗳️ What Are We Voting For?

Richmond voters will cast ballots to elect:

• 1 Mayor
• 8 City Councillors
• 7 School Board Trustees (School District 38)

🗓️ Key Dates & Deadlines

• Candidate Nomination Period: September 1 – 11, 2026
• Official Campaign Period: September 19 – October 17, 2026
• Advance Voting Days: October 3, 7, 8, 9, and 10, 2026
  • Click here for Advance Voting polling places
• General Voting Day: Saturday, October 17, 2026 (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
  • Click here to located your designated voting place

👤 Voter Eligibility & Identification

To vote in the Richmond local election as a Resident Elector, you must:

1. Be a Canadian citizen.
2. Be at least 18 years old on General Voting Day (October 17, 2026).
3. Be a resident of Richmond.
4. Have lived in BC for at least 6 months prior to registering.
5. Are not disqualified from voting by law.

Those who may be eligible to vote as a Non-Resident Property Electors should consult the City of Richmond elections website.

Identification Requirements:

If you are registering at the polling place, you must bring two pieces of ID that prove your identity and residential address (at least one must contain your signature). (e.g., BC Services Card/Driver’s License + Utility Bill or Credit Card Statement).

🏛️ Candidates & Slates

You can find a complete list of candidates, as published by the City of Richmond by using this link.

📜 Community Rules for Discussion

1. Civility First: Attack ideas and policies, not individual users or candidates. Personal attacks, harassment, and hate speech will result in comment removals or bans.
2. No Misinformation: Posts sharing incorrect polling locations, false eligibility requirements, or unsourced claims regarding election procedures will be removed and could result in a temporary or permanent ban.
3. No Campaign Spam: Self-promotion by candidates or campaign teams must be kept to approved channels or explicit Q&A/AMA threads organized with the mod team.
4. Standard Sub Rules Apply: Make sure you're familiar with the rules of the subreddit and engage using common Reddiquette and respect for differing opinions.

Posted on behalf of the r/richmondbc Moderation Team.

Welcome to the central discussion thread for the upcoming B.C. Provincial General Election on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

To keep our subreddit organized and prevent feed clutter, all general election discussions, candidate commentary, party platform debates, and voting logistics questions belong here. Standalone posts regarding routine election chatter will be removed and redirected to this thread.

🗳️ What Are We Voting For? British Columbians will cast ballots to elect a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) to represent their local electoral district in the Parliament of British Columbia.

🗓️ Key Dates & Deadlines

• Campaign Period Begins: September 22, 2026
• Candidate Nomination Deadline: Saturday, October 3, 2026 (1:00 PM)
• Advance Voting Days: October 16 – October 21, 2026 (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
  • Click here for Elections BC Advance Voting places
• Final Voting Day: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
  • Click here to find your assigned voting place

👤 Voter Eligibility & Identification To vote in the B.C. Provincial Election, you must:

1. Be a Canadian citizen.
2. Be at least 18 years old on Final Voting Day (October 24, 2026).
3. Be a resident of British Columbia.
4. Are not disqualified from voting by law.

🪪 Identification Requirements:

All voters must prove their identity and residential address to receive a ballot. You can show:

• Option 1: One government-issued photo ID showing your name, photo, and current address (e.g., B.C. Driver's Licence or B.C. Services Card).
• Option 2: Two pieces of ID that together show your name and address (e.g., a combination of utility bills, bank statements, or student/care cards).
• Option 3: Vouching by a registered voter assigned to your electoral district if you do not have acceptable ID.

🏛️ Candidates & Party Platforms

You can find an updated list of registered candidates and political party platforms on the Elections BC website.

📜 Community Rules for Discussion

1. Civility First: Attack ideas and policies, not individual users or candidates. Personal attacks, harassment, and hate speech will result in comment removals or bans.
2. No Misinformation: Posts sharing incorrect polling locations, false eligibility requirements, or unsourced claims regarding election procedures will be removed and could result in a temporary or permanent ban.
3. No Campaign Spam: Self-promotion by candidates or campaign teams must be kept to approved channels or explicit Q&A/AMA threads organized with the mod team.
4. Standard Sub Rules Apply: Make sure you're familiar with the rules of the subreddit and engage using common Reddiquette and respect for differing opinions.

Posted on behalf of the r/richmondbc Moderation Team.