Voting at the 2026 General Local Election
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To vote as an elector of the Village of Cumberland at the general local election in October 2026 you do not have to pre-register to vote. Elector registration takes place at the time of voting. Please bring your identification to the voting place.
Resident electors must produce two pieces of identification, at least one with a signature, that proves both residency and identity. Picture identification is not necessary. Resident electors do not have to own property to vote.
You will also be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:
- 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 17
- Canadian citizen
- resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration
- resident of the Village of Cumberland on the day of registration OR, if a non-resident property elector, a registered owner of
- real property in the Village of Cumberland for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and
- not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.
Non-resident property electors who do not reside in Cumberland must produce 2 pieces of identification, at least one with a signature, to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if there is more than one owner of the property written consent from the majority of the property owners. You may call the Village office 250-336-2291 to arrange the necessary documents in advance of voting day.
Find out more about the 2026 general local election.
Do you have questions? Please call or email: 250-336-2291 or info@cumberland.ca
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