Area A By-Election

To vote in the Cariboo Regional District Electoral Area A By-Election, you must meet the general eligibility requirements set by the Local Government Act of British Columbia.

Resident Electors (those who live in Area A)

You can vote as a resident elector if, on voting day (February 17, 2026), you:

• Are 18 years of age or older;

• Are a Canadian citizen;

• Have lived in British Columbia for at least 6 months before voting day (since August 17, 2025);

• Have lived in Electoral Area A for at least 30 days before voting day (since January 17, 2026); and

• Are not disqualified from voting under the Local Government Act or any other law.

You do not need to own property to vote as a resident elector.

Non-Resident Property Electors (those who own property in Area A but live elsewhere)

You can vote as a non-resident property elector if, on voting day, you:

• Are 18 years of age or older;

• Are a Canadian citizen;

• Have lived in British Columbia for at least 6 months before voting day;

• Have owned property in Electoral Area A for at least 30 days before voting day;

• Are not eligible to vote as a resident elector in Electoral Area A; and

• Are not disqualified from voting under the Local Government Act or any other law.

If the property is owned by more than one person, only one owner may vote, and written consent from the majority of owners is required.

Identification Requirements

When you vote, you must bring two pieces of identification that together show your name and residential address—one of which must include your signature. Examples include:

• BC Driver’s Licence

• BC Services Card

• Utility bill, property tax notice, or bank statement

• Passport or other government-issued ID

Not sure if you live or own property in Electoral Area A?
Use the interactive Electoral Area Map to look up your property and confirm which area you’re located in before voting or submitting a nomination.