Vancouver's first three advance voting days draw more people than all of 2022's early voting
74,714 people voted in Vancouver's first three days of advance voting, topping the 64,963 counted across all five advance voting days in 2022.
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Vancouver's first three days of advance voting in the 2026 civic election have drawn 74,714 voters, surpassing the 64,963 counted across all five advance voting days in the 2022 civic election, the City's preliminary figures show. One advance voting day remains.
Daily Hive reported the City's figures on Sunday morning. On Saturday, October 10, 27,748 people cast ballots, a new all-time single-day advance voting record. That broke the record for the third consecutive advance voting day: the previous single-day marks were 25,142 on October 7 and 21,824 on October 3.
The three-day figure is 9,751 higher than 2022's full advance total. It also equals 44% of the 171,494 ballots cast in the entire 2022 civic election across mail-in, advance and general voting day combined.
Saturday's count of 27,748 was more than double the 13,856 who voted on the comparable day in 2022.
Why turnout is higher
The City nearly tripled the number of advance voting locations, from 22 per day in 2022 to 59 per day in 2026, and doubled the elections budget from $4.4 million in 2022 to $9.4 million in 2026. The expansion followed long lineups at the April 2025 by-election. Despite the larger crowds, the City said voters continued to report moving through polling places quickly.
The concurrent provincial election and higher public interest in the municipal races are also factors, Daily Hive noted, though it remains to be seen whether the surge in advance voting will translate into a higher overall turnout or whether many people are simply voting earlier than they would have on general voting day.
Deadlines still ahead
The final advance voting day is Tuesday, October 13, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 59 locations. Any eligible voter may use any location.
Mail-in ballot packages can be requested for pickup at the Election Office until noon on October 13. The pickup deadline is noon on October 16. Completed mail ballots must reach the City by 8 p.m. on October 17. A postmark before that deadline is not enough to count.
General voting day is Saturday, October 17, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 85 locations. Voters will choose a mayor, city councillors, Park Board commissioners and School Board trustees, and will answer two plebiscite questions on the capital plan and public safety.
Voting locations are listed at /where-to-vote.
Questions this story answers
How many people voted in Vancouver advance voting through October 10?
74,714 people cast ballots across the first three advance voting days: 21,824 on October 3, 25,142 on October 7, and 27,748 on October 10, according to the City of Vancouver's preliminary figures reported by Daily Hive. That three-day total already exceeds the 64,963 counted across all five advance voting days in the 2022 civic election.
Did Vancouver set a new advance voting record on October 10?
Yes. The 27,748 people who voted on Saturday, October 10 set a new all-time single-day advance voting record for the third consecutive time. The previous records were 25,142 on October 7 and 21,824 on October 3, according to Daily Hive's reporting on City figures.
How does 2026 advance voting compare to 2022?
The three-day 2026 total of 74,714 is 9,751 more than the 64,963 recorded across all five advance voting days in the 2022 civic election. Saturday October 10's single-day count of 27,748 is also more than double the 13,856 who participated on the comparable day in 2022, Daily Hive reports.
What share of 2022's total ballots does the three-day total represent?
Daily Hive reports that the 74,714 three-day advance voting total equals 44% of the 171,494 ballots cast across the entire 2022 civic election, including mail-in, advance and general voting day. That means more than four in ten 2022-level votes have already been cast, and the final advance voting day plus general voting day still lie ahead.
When is the last advance voting day?
The final advance voting opportunity is Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Polling places are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 59 locations across Vancouver. You can vote at any of those locations regardless of where you live in the city.
When is general voting day?
General voting day in Vancouver's 2026 civic election is Saturday, October 17, 2026. Polling places are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 85 locations. Voters will choose a mayor, city councillors, Park Board commissioners, and School Board trustees, and answer two plebiscite questions.
What is the deadline for mail-in ballots?
According to Daily Hive, voters can request a mail-in ballot package for pickup at the Election Office until noon on Tuesday, October 13. The pickup deadline is noon on Friday, October 16. Completed mail ballots must reach the City by 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 17. A postmark before the deadline is not enough to count.
Why are there more advance voting locations in 2026 than in 2022?
The City nearly tripled the number of locations available each advance voting day, from 22 in 2022 to 59 in 2026, according to Daily Hive. The elections budget also doubled from $4.4 million in 2022 to $9.4 million in 2026. The City expanded voting access after long lineups during the April 2025 by-election.
Where can I find voting place locations?
Voche.me lists where to vote at /where-to-vote. The City of Vancouver's own election page also lists all advance voting and general voting day locations. During advance voting, any eligible voter may cast a ballot at any of the 59 locations, regardless of which neighbourhood they live in.
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