Advance voting in B.C. election starts today. Here’s what you need to know

British Columbians can take part in advance voting for the provincial election starting Wednesday.

Opportunities to vote in advance will be available Oct. 10-13 and Oct. 15-16. Advance voting locations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Advance voting is closed on Oct. 14 because of Thanksgiving.

You can find a list of advance voting locations across the province here.

Advance voting is an option for all eligible voters and people can vote at any advance voting place in the province, according to Elections B.C. All voting places are wheelchair accessible, Elections B.C. said.

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Canadian citizens 18 or older on Oct. 19, 2024, and who have been residents of B.C. since April 18, 2024, are eligible to vote.

Voters must prove their identity and residential address, by showing either their B.C. driver’s licence, B.C. identification card, B.C. Services Card (with photo) or other card issued by the government of B.C. or Canada.

The final voting day takes place on Oct. 19.

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