BC Elections 2026: Voting opens across the province

It’s BC election day, the last chance for citizens to elect the next provincial government.

Polls are open until 8 pm, however if voters queue at the polling station after 8 pm, they must remain in line because they can still vote.

BC voters may not expect to vote in a provincial election until 2028.

BC NDP leader David Eby, however, takes place one week after the 2026 municipal election.

In a speech in September, Eby said, “For British Columbians and Canadians, this is a very important moment. The Prime Minister has called this divisive, and he’s absolutely right.

“Donald Trump is attacking our workers. He is targeting our businesses and threatening our sovereignty.”

Eby, however, is moving away from the US presidency and turning to the more traditional issues of housing and affordability.

An Ipsos poll, released on Oct. 13, showed that while the BC Conservative Party emerged in turmoil one month earlier, they .

Get daily National news

Get Canada’s daily news stories delivered to your inbox so you never miss the day’s top stories.

As the election campaign enters its final week, a new poll from Innovative Research Group shows the BC Conservatives are in the same position.

On Friday, the final poll before election day showed the BC Conservatives maintaining a five-point lead.

The BC Conservative Party appeared to be in disarray when Eby called for a snap election.

On September 20, BC Conservative MLAs resigned after 13 MLAs either left or were ousted by party leadership.

Lorne Doerkson takes over leadership of the party.

BC Green Party leader Emily Lowan said right after the municipal election results were announced: “David Eby called this snap election two years early just for himself.”

Vancouver Mayor-elect Pete Fry endorsed Lowan in the final week before election day, and many raised eyebrows.

1:58
SM’s campaign trail in its final days

Global BC will have complete coverage of the provincial election across all platforms.

Starting with News Hour at 6 p.m., Global BC will broadcast live on our website and on YouTube.

Watch our coverage, hosted by Chris Gailus, Sophie Lui and Keith Baldrey on:

• SM Global
• SM1
• Okanagan Global
• STACKTV

The event will be simulcast on CKNW.

Ben O’Hara-Byrne will provide live results and reporters and panelists will be at the BC NDP and BC Conservative headquarters on election night.

© 2026 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.