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Nanaimo Votes: 2026 General Local Election advance voting begins October 7

Advance voting happens October 7 and 14

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed September 29, 2026 10:00 AM

Summary

The first advance voting opportunity for the 2026 General Local Election is on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Eligible electors can vote at this or the second advance voting opportunity on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Voting at advance polls is available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. in the Beban Park Social Centre located at 2300 Bowen Road.

On General Voting Day, Oct. 17, eligible electors can vote at any of these voting locations, open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.:

  • Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road
  • Brechin Elementary School, 510 Millstone Avenue
  • Chase River Elementary School, 1503 Cranberry Avenue
  • City of Nanaimo Service and Resource Centre, 411 Dunsmuir Street
  • Dover Bay Secondary School, 6135 McGirr Road
  • John Barsby Secondary School, 550 Seventh Street
  • Nanaimo District Secondary School, 355 Wakesiah Avenue
  • Protection Island Fire Hall, 26 Pirates Lane (10:00 am to 6:00 pm only)
  • Randerson Ridge Elementary School, 6021 Nelson Road
  • Uplands Park Elementary School, 3821 Stronach Drive
  • Wellington Secondary School, 3135 Mexicana Road

For more information on the election, please visit www.nanaimo.ca/elections

Link to Strategic Plan: N/A

Key Points

  • The first advance voting opportunity is Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road. Voting is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • The second advance voting opportunity is Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road. Voting is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Voters can visit www.nanaimo.ca/elections for information on voting requirements, a list of candidates and more.

Quotes

"Voting is one of the most important ways residents can have a voice in shaping their community. We encourage all eligible electors to take advantage of advance voting opportunities on October 7 and October 14, or cast their ballot on General Voting Day, October 17. With multiple voting locations across Nanaimo, we are committed to making voting as accessible and convenient as possible."

Sheila Gurrie
Chief Election Officer
City of Nanaimo
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