Who Can Vote?

To vote in the District of Elkford, you must meet all the following requirements:

• District of Elkford Resident Electors

• 18 years of age or older on the day of voting;

• Canadian citizen;

• Resident of the District of Elkford on the day of voting;

• Resident of British Columbia for at least six months prior to voting day (April 16 for General Voting Day); and

• Not disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment, or by law from voting in a local election.

Non-Resident Property Electors:

• 18 years of age or older on the day of voting;

• Canadian citizen;

• Resident of British Columbia for at least six months prior to voting day;

• Not disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment, or by law from voting in a local election;

• Registered owner of real property in the District of Elkford for at least 30 days immediately before the day of voting;

• Not registered as a resident elector; and

• Not disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment, or by law from voting in a local election.

How and Where to Vote
 

Advanced Voting Opportunities: Elkford Municipal Office (744 Fording Drive)

• October 7, 2026, from 8am to 8pm

• October 13, 2026, from 8am to 4pm

General Voting Day: Elkford Community Conference Centre (750 Fording Drive)

• October 17, 2022, from 8am to 8pm

Mail Ballot Voting - How to Request and Submit:

Eligible resident and non-resident electors are allowed to vote by mail.

To vote by mail, your request must be received by the Deputy Chief Election Officer no later than 4:30pm on Wednesday, October 15, 2026. 

Include:

• Your full name

• Your residential address

• Address of the property you are voting for (if you’re a non-resident property elector)

How to submit your request for a mail ballot package:

• In person: 744 Fording Drive, Elkford

• Mail: P.O. Box 340, Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0

• Phone: 250-865-4005

• Fax: 250-865-4001

• email: elections@elkford.ca 

Important: Requests for mail ballot packages made between October 10–16, 2026 only have an option to pick up the packages in person at the District Office during regular office hours. Mailing packages to electors during this time period is not possible.

How you can receive your mail ballot package:
 

• Pick up at the District Office (you or an authorized person)

• Canada Post to your residential address (If the request is received before 4pm on October 9, 2026)

• Canada Post to an alternate address you provide (If the request is received before 4pm on October 9, 2026)

To get the correct registration form in your package, indicate whether you are registering as a resident or non-resident property elector.

Mail ballot packages will be distributed starting September 28, 2026. 

Completed ballots must be received by 8:00pm on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to count in the election.

• Register to vote

• ElectionsBC