The 2026 British Columbia Provincial Election is a chance to have a say in the direction of the province and the issues that matter to you. The provincial government plays a major role in areas like education, housing, healthcare, transportation, affordability, and climate action issues that can have a direct impact on student life.
Voting
Who Can Vote
You can vote if you:
- You must be 18 years old on or before voting day
- A Canadian citizen
- A BC resident since April 23, 2026
Important Dates
Advanced On-Campus Voting
October 19 & 21, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Alpine Room, Campus Activity Center
TRU Kamloops Campus
General Election Day
October 24, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Various Locations Across BC
How to Vote
- Check your electoral district
Your electoral district determines which candidates will appear on your ballot.
Click to learn which district you are in. - Register or update your voter information
Register in advance or make sure your information is up to date with Elections BC. The Last day to register is October 24, 2026.
Click to learn more about registering to vote or updating your information. - Find out how and where you can vote
Elections BC offers several ways to vote including advance voting, election day, district electoral office, and vote by mail.
Click to learn about the different ways to vote.
Click to learn about voting locations. - Bring identification
You must prove your identity and residential address before voting. Click to learn more about acceptable voter IDs. - Cast your ballot
At the voting place, election officials will confirm your eligibility, provide your ballot and explain the voting process. You will mark your ballot privately and place it in the ballot box/tabulator.
Candidate Information
Kamloops Centre
Kamloops North Thompson
- Kory Clark – BC NDP
- Deborah Friesen – OneBC
- Ward Stamer – BC Conservatives