September 24, 2026

Coquitlam’s general local election is on Saturday, October 17. In this special edition of the Coquitlam Current, we want to ensure you have the information you need to make a plan to vote in the municipal government election. Help shape the future of our community.

In this local government (municipal) election, eligible Coquitlam voters will elect one mayor, eight councillors and four school trustees. Learn about the candidates and where they stand on the issues that matter to you and consider when you want to vote: at advance polling, by new mail-in ballots, or in person on general election day, October 17.

Learn About the Candidates

All the candidates for mayor, council and school board in Coquitlam have been declared. You can read official profiles for each candidate, including their respective websites, social media, and contact info, via the City website.

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Advance Polls

Whether you’re away on Election Day, looking to avoid lineups, or just eager to vote, the advance polls offer an early opportunity to cast your ballot at one of various locations on select dates.

October 5, 8 and 10: Town Centre Park Community Centre (1207 Pinetree Way)
October 7, 10, 13 and 15: Centennial Pavilion (620 Poirier Street)
October 10: Victoria Community Hall (3435 Victoria Drive)

All advance poll sites are open 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and are wheelchair-accessible.

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Election Day

On Saturday, October 17, there will be 23 open locations for you to cast your vote, and you'll be free to choose the polling site that works best for you. Just like the advance polls, all voting locations are wheelchair accessible and will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The full list of locations and a map are available here.

Did you pre-register to vote in August, or are you already registered with Elections BC? You’ll be able to cast your ballot right away. If you aren’t registered, don’t worry — you can fill out the required forms at the polling station.

Note: Besides our city’s Election Day on October 17, there will also be advance polls open for the provincial election from October 16 to 21. This means that both municipal and provincial polling stations may be open on the same day. If so, look for City of Coquitlam signs when you arrive to ensure you’re at the right place.

Watch our website and social media channels for the results after polls close at 8 p.m. on voting day and all the votes are counted.

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Two Elections, Two Votes: A Note On Overlapping Election Periods

In addition to the municipal election, a provincial election has been declared for Saturday, October 24. Eligible voters will elect a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for their riding.

You’ll see campaigns for both levels of government at the same time, and some advance voting days will overlap. Remember: these are two separate elections with different voting locations and days to vote. In Coquitlam, you can vote at any of the 23 city election locations, while Elections BC will send out “Where to Vote” cards to registered voters for the provincial election.

For provincial election information, visit Elections BC.

Events in the City

September 25: Burke Mountain Athletic Park Opening
September 26: Coquitlam RCMP's Car Seat Clinic
September 30: Day of Reflection and Learning at Glen Pine Pavilion

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We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.

This message is sent on behalf of the City of Coquitlam's Communications and Civic Engagement Division: media@coquitlam.ca