Elections

Coquitlam’s next General Local Election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Eligible voters will elect:

The City of Coquitlam holds elections in accordance with the Local Government Act, the Community Charter and the School Act.

Register now to vote!

Register to vote, update your voter registration, or register as a future voter. The deadline for advance registration is August 18, 2026.

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Election period begins - January 1, 2026
Pre-campaign period begins - July 20, 2026
Deadline to apply to register an elector organization with Elections BC - July 31, 2026
Deadline for voter registration with Elections BC - August 18, 2026
Nomination period begins - 9 a.m., September 1, 2026
Close of nominations - 4 p.m., September 11, 2026
Campaign period begins - September 19, 2026
General Voting Day - October 17, 2026
Disclosure statement filing deadline - January 15, 2027
Late filing deadline for disclosure statements (with $500 fee) - February 16, 2027

Advance voting opportunities will be available on the following days:

Monday, October 5 at Town Centre Park Community Centre
Wednesday, October 7 at Centennial Pavilion
Thursday, October 8 at Town Centre Park Community Centre
Saturday October 10 at Town Centre Park Community Centre , Centennial Pavilion, Victoria Community Hall
Tuesday, October 13 at Centennial Pavilion
Thursday, October 15 at Centennial Pavilion

Candidate Resources

Find out how to become a candidate in upcoming general local elections and by-elections.
Election Workers

Information if you are interested in working the General Local Election.
Previous Election Information

Information on past Elections.
Voter Information

Details on how to qualify to vote in upcoming general local elections and by-elections.
Voting Locations

Details on where and when to vote on Advance and General Voting Day.