Voter Information
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New Westminster’s next General Local and School Election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Voting places will be open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Eligible voters in New Westminster can vote for one mayor, six councillors and seven school trustees.
You must meet all the qualifications to vote:
- Be 18 years of age or older on October 17, 2026
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Have lived in BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration
- Live in New Westminster (no minimum days required), or own property registered in your name in New Westminster for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration
- Not be disqualified by law from voting
Own property in New Westminster but live elsewhere in BC?
You may be qualified to vote as a Non-resident Property Elector.
We use the Provincial voters' list from Elections BC to create the City of New Westminster's voters' list. Voters who registered with Elections BC by August 18 will receive a Voter Information Card in the mail in September.
If you missed the August 18 deadline to register with Elections BC, you may still register when you request a Vote by Mail Package or at a voting place.
You can vote at any voting place on General Voting Day or at an advance voting option. Alternatively, you can request a Vote by Mail Package.
Click the buttons below to view Advance and General Voting Day voting places and parking information.
Vote By Mail
All eligible voters may apply to vote by mail.
To register at the time of voting, you will need two pieces of identification (ID). Together, they must show your:
- Name on both pieces
- Address on at least 1 piece
- Signature on at least 1 piece
Eligible forms of identification:
- BC Driver's License*
- BC CareCard*
- BC Identification Card Issued by ICBC
- BC Services Card*
- Birth Certificate
- Canadian Passport
- Canadian Citizenship card
- Certificate of Indian status
- Métis (MNBC) ID card
- Credit or debit card
- Income Tax Assessment (Notice of Assessment)
- New Westminster Public Library Card
- Monthly Report/Request for Continued Income Assistance
- Nexus Card
- Owner's Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Insurance issued by ICBC
- Property tax notice issued by the City of New Westminster
- Social Insurance Number Card or confirmation of Social Insurance Number letter issued by Service Canada
- Statutory Declaration/Sworn Affidavit (from a notary, public lawyer or commissioner for taking affidavits)
- Utility bill (electiricty, natural gas, water, telephone or cable service)
*Combined BC CareCard and BC Driver's Licence count as 1 piece of ID
PDF of eligible ID.
All voting places in New Westminster are accessible. Curbside voting is available at voting places for voters who are unable to enter a voting place.
If you need help voting, election staff can assist you, or you may bring someone you know and trust to help you vote.
Additional street parking will be reserved for electors at select voting places to provide easier access. See our list of voting places for details.
The AutoMARK is an electronic ballot marker designed for use by voters with disabilities or language access needs. The AutoMARK will be available at select sites throughout Advance Polls and General Election Day.
AutoMARK Voter Assist Terminal Accessible Voting
What is AutoMARK?
AutoMARK is a voter assist terminal that helps a voter independently and privately mark an official paper ballot. It does not count the ballot.
Who may use it?
Any eligible voter may use AutoMARK if they would benefit from accessibility features, such as audio, large text, high contrast, tactile controls, or alternative input devices.
Available on every voting day
One AutoMARK terminal will be available at a designated voting location on each advance voting day and general voting day.
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Date |
Facility |
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Oct. 7 & 8 |
təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre |
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Oct. 9 & 14 |
Century House |
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Oct. 10 |
Anvil Centre |
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Oct. 17 |
Century House |
1. Receive and insert your ballot
Receive an unmarked official ballot from an election official. Insert it into the AutoMARK ballot tray.
2. Choose your access method
Use the touch screen, keypad and headphones, rocker paddle or your own Sip-N-Puff. Adjust text size, contrast, audio volume, and reading speed as needed.
3 Make your selections
Follow the prompts. The terminal highlights your choices and helps prevent selecting more choices than allowed.
4 Review your ballot
Review the on-screen or audio summary. Return to any contest before marking your ballot if you want to change a choice.
5 Mark and collect your ballot
Select “Mark Ballot.” AutoMARK marks your official paper ballot and returns it to you.
6 Submit your ballot
Take your marked ballot to the ballot box or tabulator for counting. You may also use AutoMARK to verify a marked ballot; changes cannot be made during verification.
YOUR VOTE IS YOUR CHOICE
A trained election official will be present to assist voters with using the voting machine; however, they do not make voting decisions for you.
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