Tomorrow is general voting day in the 2026 District of Saanich General Local Election.
Eligible voters will cast their ballots to elect:
- One (1) Mayor
- Eight (8) Councillors
- 4 CRD Directors
- Two (2) School District 61 Trustees
- Two (2) School District 63 Trustees
- One (1) Public Opinion Question (non-binding)
Make a plan to vote
- When to vote: all 16 general voting day locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, October 17).
- Identification requirements: to register in person at the time of voting, please bring two (2) pieces of acceptable identification that provide evidence of your identity and place of residence to the voting location. One item must contain the voter’s signature and one item must contain the voter's address. We encourage all electors to register early on the Elections BC website.
- Check before you go: visit saanich.ca/electionwait to get up-to-date information about wait times at each voting location.
REMINDER: voting in the General Local Election is by secret ballot. Please do not take photos of, post or share images of your marked or unmarked ballot on social media.
Please protect the privacy and integrity of your vote—and encourage others to do the same.