Voter Information

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Voter Eligibility

Residents of Prince George, District of Mackenzie, Village of McBride and Village of Valemount

You are eligible to vote for school trustee if you:

  • Are 18 years of age or older when you register to vote, or will be 18 or older on general voting day.
  • Are a Canadian citizen.
  • Have lived in British Columbia for at least six months before you register to vote (must have lived in BC since April 16, 2026).
  • Currently reside in the City of Prince George, District of Mackenzie, Village of McBride, Village of Valemount
  • Are not disqualified from voting under the Local Government Act or any other law or bylaw

Non-Residents of Prince George, District of Mackenzie, Village of McBride, and Village of Valemount

You are eligible to vote for school trustee as a non-resident property elector if you:

  • Are not entitled to register as a resident elector of the City of Prince George, the District of Mackenzie, the Village of McBride or the Village of Valemount
  • Are 18 years of age or older when you register to vote, or will be 18 or older on general voting day.
  • Are a Canadian Citizen.
  • Have lived in British Columbia for a least six months before you register to vote (must have lived in BC since April 16, 2026).
  • Have been a registered owner of property in the City of Prince George, District of Mackenzie, Village of McBride or Village of Valemount for at least 30 days before you register to vote (must have owned property since September 16, 2026).
  • Are not disqualified from voting under the Local Government Act or any other law or bylaw.

Non-resident property electors must complete a Non-Resident Property Elector Registration Form, which is available at advance and general voting day locations.

If a property has more than one registered owner, only one owner may vote.

A majority of registered owners (50% plus one) must sign a Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Form to authorize one owner to vote on behalf of the property.

The Consent Form is available at advance and general voting day locations.  The authorized owners must bring the completed consent form, proof of property ownership, and acceptable identification to the Presiding Election Official at the voting place.

How to Vote

Follow the steps below to learn when and where to vote, what to bring, and what to expect at the voting place.

Who Can Vote and How to Register

You can vote as either a resident elector or a non-resident property elector. Review eligibility requirements above.

The School District No. 57 – School Trustee Electoral Areas uses same-day voter registration. Voters cannot register in advance to vote in the election.

At the time the elector wishes to vote, they must present acceptable identification at the voting station.  See “Identification Requirements” for more details.

Identification Requirements

Voters must show two pieces of acceptable identification at the time of voting. Together, the two pieces must show:

  • Your name;
  • Your residential address; and
  • Include your signature.

Examples of acceptable identification include:

  • B.C. Driver’s License
  • B.C. Identification Card
  • B.C. Services Card (counts as one piece of ID when combined with a B.C. Driver’s License)
  • B.C. Care Card or Gold Care Card (counts as one piece of ID when combined with a BC Driver’s License or Service Card)
  • Canadian Passport
  • Credit Card or debit card
  • Property tax notice
  • Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
  • Government-issued military ID
  • Firearms Possession and Acquisition License
  • Certificate of Indian Status
  • Current utility bill with your name and address
  • I.C.B.C. Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License
  • Citizenship or membership cards issued by a B.C. First Nations governing body
  • Metis Nation BC citizenship card

Any other document accepted by the Chief Election Officer.

If your ID does not show your address:

You may provide two pieces of ID that prove your identity, one of which must include your signature, and then make a solemn declaration of your residential address to the Election Official at the voting place.

When and Where to Vote

Advance voting is open to all eligible voters.  You do not need a special reason to vote early.

Prince George Trustee Electoral Area No 1, will have four (4) advance voting days that will take place before general voting day at the Prince George Conference and Civic Center (808 Canada Games Way) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.:

  • Wednesday, October 7
  • Thursday, October 8
  • Wednesday, October 14
  • Thursday, October 15

Mackenzie Trustee Electoral Area No. 2 will have Two (2) Advance voting opportunities at the District of Mackenzie Office from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. October 7 and 16th and One (1) Special Voting opportunity at the Mackenzie District Hospital & Health Centre from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on October 16  

Robson Valley Trustee Electoral Area No 3 being Electoral Area H of Regional District of Fraser Fort-George will have (will update when confirmed) advance voting days and take place at (will update when confirmed)

General Voting Day

General voting day is Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Locations will be posted once they are confirmed.

Accessibility Information

All voting locations are fully accessible for individuals with mobility challenges and assistive devices.

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