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Who Can Vote in British Columbia Elections

Eligibility to Vote in Provincial Elections in British Columbia, Canada

By , About.com Guide

To vote in a British Columbia election you must be

  • a Canadian citizen

  • at least 18 years old on General Voting Day

  • a resident of the electoral district in which you vote

  • a resident of British Columbia for at least six months before General Voting Day

  • registered as a voter for the electoral district. You can register at the time you vote.

You may not vote in a British Columbia election if

  • you are the Chief Electoral Officer or the Deputy Chief Electoral Officer

  • you have been convicted of a serious election offence, such as bribery

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