All qualified voters in the District of Saanich have the option to vote by mail ballot in the 2026 General Local Government and School Board Elections.

October 9th Onward

Mail ballot packages will not be mailed out after October 9th, please arrange for pick-up.

Mail Ballot applications are now closed

Applications for mail ballots were accepted from September 14, 2026 until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

• An online application was required to receive a mail ballot.
• Mail ballot packages could be requested for mailing or picked up from Legislative Services.
• Mail ballot packages were mailed or made available for pick-up on or about October 1, 2026.

Please consider the destination and that mail service excludes delivery on weekends and statutory holidays. To be counted, your ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer at the Saanich Municipal Hall by 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026. It is the responsibility of the elector to ensure that this deadline is met.

**Please note that once you have registered to vote by mail ballot you cannot vote at the advance polls or on General Voting Day, October 17, 2026.