Voting Opportunities

Your voice matters in the Peace River Regional District (PRRD). Whether you are a first-time voter or a seasoned participant in the democratic process, it is important to stay informed about the voting opportunities available to you. Take a moment to learn about your eligibility to vote and what to bring to ensure you are ready to participate in upcoming elections. Don't miss your chance to make an impact and explore your voting options today.

2026 General Local Election

The next General Local Election is October 17, 2026, and includes elections for:

Regional district electoral area directors
New proposed water services in Electoral Areas C, D and E
New proposed services for rural community/recreational spaces in Golata Creek (Area B), Jackfish Lake (Area E) and Osborn (Area B)
School board trustees: Please visit the School District 59 and School District 60 websites for more information
Municipal mayors and councillors: Please visit individual member municipality websites for more information

Unlike provincial elections, local elections are not managed by one organization. Each local government is responsible for running its own local elections.

What Can I Vote On?

Vote Search Tool

In addition to the information on this webpage, a Vote Search Tool is available. You can enter your address into it to see what you are eligible to vote on and where you can vote.

Vote Search Tool

Electoral Area Director

If you meet basic voter eligibility and live in the rural (electoral) areas of the Peace River Regional District (outside cities/municipalities) you can vote on your electoral area director candidate if more than one candidate is running in your area.

View Candidates

Referendums

Depending on where you live, you may be eligible to vote on a proposed new water service and/or a rural community/recreational space.

View Referendum Votes

Where and When Can I Vote?

Voting Stations

There are voting stations available across the Peace River Regional District for the 2026 General Local Election. You can use the Vote Search Tool or see a listing of the available voting stations.

View Voting Stations

Voting Days

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2026 Referendum (Assent) Votes

In addition to elections for electoral area director, there are also six referendum votes through the PRRD 2026 General Local Election. Depending on where you live, you may be eligible to vote on a proposed new water service and/or a new rural community/recreational space.

New Water Service

The Peace River Regional District is proposing three new water services in Electoral Areas C, D and E. If you own property or rent in any of these areas and meet basic voter eligibility, you can vote on these referendums during the General Local Election on October 17, 2026.

If you live outside the area, and own property within the service area, you may be eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector. It is recommended that you contact elections@prrd.bc.ca before voting day to learn about non-resident voter eligibility requirements and how non-resident property elector voting works.

Area C Water Service Establishment Bylaw

Area D Water Service Establishment Bylaw

Area E Water Service Establishment Bylaw

New Rural Community/Recreational Spaces

The Peace River Regional District is proposing three new rural community/recreational spaces in the Golata Creek (Area B), Jackfish Lake (Area E) and Osborn (Area B) communities. If you own property or rent in any of proposed service areas and meet basic voter eligibility, you can vote on these referendums through the General Local Election on October 17, 2026.

If you live outside the area, and own property within the service area, you may be eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector. It is recommended that you contact elections@prrd.bc.ca before voting day to learn about non-resident voter eligibility requirements and how non-resident property elector voting works.

Golata Creek Community Space Service Establishment Bylaw

Jackfish Lake Community Space Service Establishment Bylaw

Osborn Community Space Service Establishment Bylaw

Voter Eligibility

Make sure you have the right documents and meet the eligibility requirements. Your vote matters. To vote as a resident, you must:

Be 18 or older on voting day
Be a Canadian citizen
Have lived in British Columbia for at least six (6) months before registering to vote
Live in the electoral area where you’re voting
Not be disqualified from voting under any laws or otherwise disqualified by law

Acceptable forms of ID

You will need to bring two pieces of identification (ID) with you. One piece should show your identity and the other should prove where you live. At least one of these IDs must include your signature. You do not need to bring a photo ID.

You do not need to pre-register to vote. Registration happens when you arrive at a polling station on voting day.

Examples of acceptable forms of ID include:

BC Driver's Licence
BC Identification Card
BC Services Card
BC Care Card
BC Gold Care Card
Credit Card
Debit Card
Canadian Passport
Property Tax Notice
First Nation Citizenship or Membership Card
Métis Nation British Columbia Citizenship Card
Certificate of Indian Status
Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
Government Issued Military Identification Card
Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence
Current Utility Bill containing your name and address
Owners Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC
Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form (SDES8)

Please note that the Combination BC Services Card and BC Driver's Licence only count as one document.

Non-Resident Property Electors

When a person lives in one jurisdiction and owns property in one or more other jurisdictions, they may vote once in each of the other jurisdictions where they own property - as long as they meet the voter eligibility requirements.

If you’re voting as a non-resident property owner, you’ll need to bring:

Two pieces of identification, with at least one with your signature, to prove your identity
Proof that you own the property, such as a tax notice or land title certificate
Written consent from the majority of the owners if the property has more than one owner

You don’t need to bring a photo ID. It’s a good idea to fill out and sign the written consent form before voting day to save time.

You’ll need to declare that:

You are not eligible to vote as a resident
You are 18 or older when you register to vote, or on general voting day
You are a Canadian citizen
You have lived in British Columbia for at least 6 months before registering to vote
You have owned property in the electoral area for at least 30 days before registering to vote
You are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust
You are not disqualified from voting under the Local Government Act or any other laws

Remember that even if you own multiple properties, you can only vote once in the same voting area.

Mail Ballot Voting

Mail ballot voting is available to all eligible voters for the 2026 General Local Election. If you choose to vote by mail, your mail ballot package must be requested by October 16, 2026 at 4pm and received by the Chief Election Officer by October 17, 2026 at 8pm.

Important: It is the responsibility of the voter to ensure their mail ballot is received by the deadline.

Information on requesting and returning a mail ballot package is available below. If you have questions about mail ballot voting please contact elections@prrd.bc.ca or call 250-784-3200.

Requesting a Mail Ballot Package

The deadline to request a mail ballot package is October 16, 2026 at 4pm. You can request a mail ballot package by one of the following ways:

In person at PRRD offices: Dawson Creek (1981 Alaska Avenue) Fort St. John (9505-100 Street)
By email to elections@prrd.bc.ca
By phone to 250-784-3200 or 250-785-8084 or 1-800-660-7773

Returning a Mail Ballot Package

The method for returning your mail ballot package is your choice, but it must be received by the Chief Election Officer by October 17, 2026 at 8pm to be counted.

Please carefully review the following mail ballot package return options:

By mail: Delivered to Box 810 Dawson Creek V1G 4H8, up to 4:30pm on October 16, 2026
In person (Dawson Creek): Delivered to 1981 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, Monday to Friday, September 23 to October 16, 2026, between 8:30am - 4:30pm excluding statutory holidays on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026, and on October 7, 14 and 17, between 8am and 8pm
In person (Fort St. John): Delivered to 9505 -100 Street Fort St. John, Monday to Friday, September 23 to October 15, 2026, between 8:30am - 12pm and 1pm - 4:30pm excluding statutory holidays on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026.

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