Richmond election will use a double-sided ballot for the first time

For the first time in a Richmond election, voters will use a double-sided ballot. A total of 90 candidates are running in the 2026 Richmond Election: seven for mayor, 55 for councillor and 28 for school trustee. Voters are reminded to review and mark both sides before submitting their ballot.

Eligible Richmond voters can vote in advance from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, at Cambie Secondary School (4151 Jacombs Road) or Richmond City Hall (6911 No. 3 Road). On Wednesday, October 7, advance voting is at Richmond City Hall. On Thursday, October 8, voters can go to City Centre Community Centre (5900 Minoru Boulevard) or Richmond City Hall. On Friday, October 9, advance voting is at Richmond City Hall.

Saturday, October 10, advance voting locations are Burnett Secondary School (5011 Granville Avenue), Cambie Secondary School (4151 Jacombs Road), Hamilton Elementary School (5180 Smith Drive), McMath Secondary School (4251 Garry Street), McRoberts Secondary School (8980 Williams Road) and Richmond City Hall (6911 No. 3 Road).

Voters can apply online for a mail ballot package until 3 p.m. on Friday, October 9. They can also apply by phone by calling 604-276-4100 until 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 15.

Voters may cast a ballot at their designated voting place on Saturday, October 17, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. They can find their designated location through the Richmond Election app, at richmond.ca/elections or on their voter card. Information about eligibility, voting places, voter registration and mail ballot applications is available at richmond.ca/elections or in the Richmond Election app.