Vote By Mail
Applications open August 31
All eligible New Westminster voters can apply to vote by mail starting August 31, 2026. The process involves four simple steps:
- Apply for a mail ballot online. Once approved, your package will be mailed to you or made available for pickup at City Hall beginning at the end of September. If you require assistance, contact the Election Office or call 604-527-4618.
- Receive your mail ballot package once your application has been approved.
- Complete your mail ballot package by following the instructions provided.
- Return your completed mail ballot package by mail or in person to New Westminster City Hall.
To receive your mail ballot package by mail, apply by October 5 at 5:00 pm. To pick up your mail ballot package in person at City Hall, apply by October 13 at noon.
2026 KEY DATES FOR MAIL BALLOT PACKAGES
MILESTONE/EVENT |
DATE/TIME |
| Request for mail ballot kits opens |
August 31, 2026 9:00 a.m. |
| Deadline to apply to receive a mail ballot kit by mail |
October 5, 2026 4:30 p.m. |
| Recommended deadline to return mail ballot kit package via Canada Post to the City | October 9, 2026 |
| Deadline to apply to pick up a mail ballot kit in person |
October 13, 2026 12noon |
| Deadline to update missing or to correct mail ballot kit information |
October 15, 2026 4:30 p.m |
| Deadline to pick up a mail ballot kit at Election Headquarters |
October 15, 2026 4:30 p.m. |
| Deadline to return completed mail ballot kit to Election Headquarters |
October 17, 2026 8:00 p.m. |