Kamloops posted Oct 11, 2018 @ 11:01am by Stephanie Hilash

Everything you need to know about voting in Kamloops' municipal election

The general local government election is set to take place on Oct. 20, and we want to make sure that you are well prepared to vote!

Voting can seem intimidating, but it’s actually very easy.

How to know if you are eligible to vote

Anyone in Kamloops can vote as long as you meet the following criteria:

are a Canadian citizen
are 18 years of age or older on general voting day
have lived in BC for at least six months
have lived in Kamloops for at least thirty days
are not disqualified by law from voting

All PG residents who meet these requirements can vote. It does not matter if you own a property in Kamloops but live somewhere else in B.C. you can also vote in Kamloops elections.

This is called being a “non-resident property elector.”

You can vote under these circumstances as long as you meet the following criteria:

are a Canadian citizen
are 18 years of age or older on general voting day
have lived in BC for at least six months
have owned real estate in Kamloops, registered in your name, for at least thirty days
are not disqualified by law from voting

What to expect when you go to vote

Voting is super easy and takes no time at all!

The first step is to make sure you are registered to vote. You may register to vote with the jurisdiction where you own property either before or during Election Day.

Once you know you are registered to vote, all you need to do is bring two pieces of identification that prove who you are and where you live. Make sure that at least one piece of identification includes a signature.

What to bring to vote

As stated earlier, two pieces of identification are needed.

This can include but is not limited to:

B.C. drivers license
Passport
Social insurance card
Citizenship card
Credit or debit card
Utility bill issued for electricity, cable, wifi, natural gas, or other services
Rent bill
Status card

Where to vote

There are a couple different options for voting!

Right now, advance polls are taking place on various days. If you feel confident in casting a vote now, go for it!

You can also wait to vote on Election Day, Oct. 20. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. you can vote at the following locations:

Lloyd George Elementary School, 830 Pine Street
Heritage House, 100 Lorne Street
Sahali Mall, 945 Columbia Street West
South Sahali Elementary School, 1585 Summit Drive
Aberdeen Elementary School, 2191 Van Horne Drive
Dufferin Elementary School, 1880 Hillside Drive
Valleyview Secondary School, 1950 Valleyview Drive
Dallas elementary School, 296 Harper Road
R.L. Clemitson elementary School, 5990 Todd Road
Arthur Hatton Elementary School, 315 Chestnut Avenue
NorKam Secondary School, 730 12th Street
Parkcrest Elementary School, 2170 Parkcrest Avenue
Westmount Elementary School, 745 Walkem Road
Arthur Stevenson Elementary School, 2890 Bank Road
Rayleigh Elementary School, 306 Puett Ranch Road

If you have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects your ability to vote, or if you are absent from the city on general voting day, you can apply for a mail ballot. Applications will be accepted until Oct. 19. Click here for more information.