Voter Information

You are eligible to vote in the Smithers General Local Election as a Resident Elector if you:

• Are 18 years of age or older when you register to vote, or will be 18 or older on General Voting Day.
• Are a Canadian citizen.
• Have lived in British Columbia for at least six months before you register to vote (must have lived in BC since April 16, 2026).
• Currently live in the Town of Smithers.
• Are not disqualified from voting under the Local Government Act or any other law or bylaw.

You are eligible to vote in the Smithers General Local Election as a Non-Resident Property Elector if you:

• Are not entitled to register as a resident elector of the Town of Smithers.
• Are 18 years of age or older when you register to vote, or will be 18 or older on General Voting Day.
• Are a Canadian citizen.
• Have lived in British Columbia for at least six months before you register to vote (must have lived in BC since April 16, 2026).
• Have been a registered owner of property in the Town of Smithers for at least 30 days before you register to vote (must have owned property in the Town of Smithers since September 16, 2026).
• Are not disqualified from voting under the Local Government Act or any other law or bylaw.

If you are not on the list of Non-Resident Property Electors, Non-resident property Electors must complete a Non-Resident Property Elector Registration Form, which is also available at advance and General Voting Day.

If a property has more than one registered owner, only one owner may vote. 

A majority of registered owners (50% plus one) must sign a Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Form to authorize one owner to vote on behalf of the property. 

The Consent Form is available at Advance and General Voting Day locations. The authorized owners must bring the completed consent form, proof of property ownership, and acceptable identification to the Presiding Election Official at the voting place. 

You can vote as either a Resident Elector or a Non-Resident Property Elector. Review eligibility requirements above.

Advance Non-Resident Property Elector registrations will be accepted at the Town of Smithers Municipal Hall, 1027 Aldous Street until Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Non-resident property elector registrations will not be accepted after August 25, 2026, but will be accepted on voting days. 

Elector registrations will only be available on voting days.

ID is required when you are registering to vote at the time of voting. If you are not on the voters list, you will need to register at the time of voting.

To register at the time of voting, you must:

1. Deliver an application for registration or provide the information required by section 70 of the Local Government Act (name; address; birth date or last six digits of SIN) 
2. Satisfy the election official of your identity and place of residence. A list of accepted ID documents is available here: Local Government Elections Regulation.

ID is not required if you are already registered to vote and on the voters list. 

Advance Voting takes place before General Voting Day and is open to all eligible voters. You do not need a special reason to vote early. Advance Voting Days will be held at Town Hall, 1027 Aldous Street, on October 7, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and October 14, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

General Voting Day is Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.—location will be posted once confirmed.

Mail Ballot Voting is available to all eligible Resident Electors and Non-Resident Property Electors in the Smithers General Local Election. Details regarding the mail ballot process will be posted once they are confirmed.

All voting locations are fully accessible for individuals with mobility challenges and assistive devices.

Curbside voting will be available during Advance Voting Days and on General Voting Day.

Election Officials will assist voters to register and vote from their vehicle. Please watch for signage at the location with instructions on how to access curbside voting when you arrive.

Voters who need help during the voting process may have another person assist them. This support can include translation, mobility assistance, or help marking the ballot. Anyone who assists a voter will be required to complete a form at the voting place.

If a voter does not have someone who can accompany them, they may request assistance from an Election Official.