Voting Opportunities | Peace River Regional District

Your voice matters in the Peace River Regional District (PRRD). Whether you are a first-time voter or a seasoned participant in the democratic process, it is important to stay informed about the voting opportunities available to you. Take a moment to learn about your eligibility to vote and what to bring to ensure you are ready to participate in upcoming elections. Don't miss your chance to make an impact and explore your voting options today.

2026 General Local Election

The next General Local Election is October 17, 2026, and includes elections for:

Regional district electoral area directors
School board trustees: Please visit the School District 59 and School District 60 websites for more information

Unlike provincial elections, local elections are not managed by one organization. Each local government is responsible for running its own local elections.

What can I vote on?

If you meet basic voter eligibility and live in the rural (electoral) areas of the Peace River Regional District (outside cities/municipalities) you can vote on your electoral area director candidate if more than one candidate is running in your area. Depending on where you live, you may also be eligible to vote on proposed new services (referendums) for potable water access and rural community/recreational spaces.

Enter your address into the interactive elections map to discover exactly what you are eligible to vote on and your nearest polling station (available after September 11, 2026).

View Interactive Elections Map

Key Dates

Declaration of Candidates: September 11, 2026
Candidate Withdrawal Deadline: September 18, 2026
Advance Voting Days: October 7 & 14, 2026
General Voting Day: October 17, 2026
Official Results Determined: October 21, 2026

Voting Stations

There will be voting stations available across the Peace River Regional District for the 2026 General Local Election. The interactive election map will be updated with official PRRD voting stations after the close of the nomination period on September 11, 2026.

2026 Referendum (Assent) Votes

In addition to elections for electoral area director, there are also six referendum votes on the PRRD 2026 General Local Election ballot. Depending on where you live, you may be eligible to vote on proposed new services for potable water access and rural community/recreational spaces.

New Potable Water Access

The Peace River Regional District is proposing three new services for potable water access in Electoral Areas C, D and E. If you own property or rent in any of these areas and meet basic voter eligibility, you can vote on these referendums through the General Local Election on October 17, 2026.

If you live outside the area, and own property within the service area, you may be eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector. It is recommended that you contact elections@prrd.bc.ca in prior to voting day to learn about non-resident voter eligibility requirements and how non-resident property elector voting works.

Area C Water Service Establishment Bylaw

Area D Water Service Establishment Bylaw

Area E Water Service Establishment Bylaw

New Rural Community/Recreational Spaces

The Peace River Regional District is proposing three new rural community/recreational spaces in the Golata Creek (Area B), Jackfish Lake (Area E) and Osborn (Area B) communities. If you own property or rent in any of proposed service areas and meet basic voter eligibility, you can vote on these referendums through the General Local Election on October 17, 2026.

If you live outside the area, and own property within the service area, you may be eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector. It is recommended that you contact elections@prrd.bc.ca in prior to voting day to learn about non-resident voter eligibility requirements and how non-resident property elector voting works.

Golata Creek Community Space Service Establishment Bylaw

Jackfish Lake Community Space Service Establishment Bylaw

Osborn Community Space Service Establishment Bylaw

Voter Eligibility

Make sure you have the right documents and meet the eligibility requirements. Your vote matters. To vote as a resident, you must:

Be 18 or older on voting day
Be a Canadian citizen
Have lived in British Columbia for at least six (6) months before registering to vote
Live in the electoral area or municipality where you’re voting
Not be disqualified from voting under any laws or otherwise disqualified by law

Acceptable forms of ID

You will need to bring two pieces of identification (ID) with you. One piece should show your identity and the other should prove where you live. At least one of these IDs must include your signature. You do not need to bring a photo ID.

You do not need to pre-register to vote. Registration happens when you arrive at a polling station on voting day.

Examples of acceptable forms of ID include:

BC Driver's Licence
BC Identification Card
BC Services Card
BC Care Card
BC Gold Care Card
Credit Card
Debit Card
Canadian Passport
Property Tax Notice
First Nation Citizenship or Membership Card
Métis Nation British Columbia Citizenship Card
Certificate of Indian Status
Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
Government Issued Military Identification Card
Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence
Current Utility Bill containing your name and address
Owners Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC
Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form (SDES8)

Please note that the Combination BC Services Card and BC Driver's Licence only count as one document.

Non-Resident Property Electors

When a person lives in one jurisdiction and owns property in one or more other jurisdictions, they may vote once in each of the other jurisdictions where they own property - as long as they meet the voter eligibility requirements.

If you’re voting as a non-resident property owner, you’ll need to bring:

Two pieces of identification, with at least one with your signature, to prove your identity
Proof that you own the property, such as a tax notice or land title certificate
Written consent from the majority of the owners if the property has more than one owner

You don’t need to bring a photo ID. It’s a good idea to fill out and sign the written consent form before voting day to save time.

You’ll need to declare that:

You are not eligible to vote as a resident
You are 18 or older when you register to vote, or on general voting day
You are a Canadian citizen
You have lived in British Columbia for at least 6 months before registering to vote
You have owned property in the electoral area or municipality for at least 30 days before registering to vote
You are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust
You are not disqualified from voting under the Local Government Act or any other laws

Remember that even if you own multiple properties, you can only vote once in the same voting area.

Past Voting Results

Curious about how past elections shaped the present? You can view archived results in our plans, reports and studies to understand voting trends and the impact of key decisions.