Elections 2026 HOW TO VOTE

Two Elections in October

On October 17, Salt Spring voters elected:

  • one CRD Electoral Area director--Brian Webster
  • two Islands Trust trustees--Robin Jenkinson, Gary Holman
  • three SD64 School Board trustees--John Whitelaw, Tisha Boulter Clare Hoffman
  • four Local Community Commission commissioners--Ben Corno, Pam Tarr, Earl Rook, Jenny McClean

See our Voter's Guide to learn Who Decides What on Salt Spring

 

Make sure to vote in the Oct 24 Provincial Election.

For information on candidates and polling locations, click here.

 

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Who Can Vote

 

Your right to time off work for voting:

All voters are entitled to four consecutive hours free from work to vote. According to Elections BC, "This does not necessarily mean four hours off work. It means that there must be a four-hour period free from work during voting hours. Time off may be at the beginning or end of an employee’s shift, or unnecessary if normal working hours already provide enough time free from work to vote. For example, if a shift ends at 4 p.m., or does not begin until noon, the employee is not entitled to any time off for voting purposes. Employers can decide when their employees can take time off to vote. It is an offence if an employer deducts your pay or penalizes you for taking time off to vote. You are entitled to your regular compensation for any hours not worked during this time."

 

ELECTOR IDENTITY DOCUMENTS:

The following are valid identity documents for proving elector identity:

  • BC driver’s licence
  • BC ID card issued by the Motor Vehicle Branch
  • BC Services Card
  • Request for Continued Assistance form SDES8
  • Social Insurance Card (Canada)
  • Citizenship Card (Canada)
  • Citizenship or membership cards issued by a BC First Nation governing body
  • Métis Nation BC citizenship card/BC Métis Federation membership card
  • Real property tax notice
  • Credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution
  • Utility bill

For more examples of accepted identification, please visit Elections BC.

October 24 Provincial Election

Salt Spring Island is in the Saanich North and the Islands provincial electoral district. On October 24, a new MLA for Saanich North and the Islands will be elected.
Candidates:
Kala Bryson--BC NDP
Emily Lowan--BC Green Party
Richard Smith--CentreBC
Ryan Windsor--Conservative Party
OCTOBER 24 FINAL VOTING DAY from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m:
Fernwood Elementary
Fulford Community Elementary
Gulf Islands Secondary
Community Gospel Chapel

For more info on the provincial election: https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/

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