Countdown to Election Day
Local government elections in BC are held every four years on the third Saturday in October. Our next general local election will be held on October 17, 2026.
Learn more about which level of government is responsible for the issues and services that affect your day-to-day life in our Who Does What segment below.
Election Results
Election results for Mayor, Councillors, School Trustees and the three Assent Vote questions will be posted on our Election Results page once the polls close at 8 PM on October 17, 2026. Results will be updated as polling stations report in on the 17th, so be sure to check back often.
Please note that these results are unofficial and remain subject to the statutory declaration process and any applicable challenge period. Official results will be declared by the Chief Election Officer at 4PM on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.
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Municipal Elections
Municipal elections are the most direct way for the public to influence their local government, school district or other local governance body by determining the individuals who then make decisions and govern on their behalf following general voting day.
In Maple Ridge, the following positions are elected:
- One Mayor
- Six Councillors
- Five School Trustees (for School District No. 42)
View the official Declaration of Election by Voting for the 2026 General Local Election.
Information for Voters and Candidates
Key Dates
News Room
News Releases & Information Bulletins
- Residents Encouraged to Increase Voter Turnout for 2026 Local Election
- Make a Plan to Vote in the Local Election: Advance Voting Begins Oct. 7
- Watch Your Mailbox for Important Election Information
- City Urges Residents to Plan for Municipal Voting Due to Overlapping Provincial Election
- Be Ready to Vote: Mail Ballot Applications Available Sept. 17 One-Month Countdown to Election Day Starts
- Candidates Declared for Maple Ridge 2026 Local General Election
- What Residents Need to Know for Oct. 17 Assent Vote on Three Recreation Ready Projects
- Plan to Run for Office? Nominations Accepted Starting Sept. 1 Until Sept. 11
- Get Ready for the 2026 Municipal Election
Assent Vote on Borrowing for Recreation Projects
Voter assent is required for long-term borrowing for major projects. As part of the October 17 municipal election Maple Ridge voters will be asked to vote on whether they want the City to borrow funds for each of the three proposed Recreation Ready projects: the Hammond Aquatics and Recreation Centre, the Multi-Use Community Park in Hammond and the Albion Twin-Rink Arena Expansion.
Assent Questions
- Are you in favour of the City of Maple Ridge adopting the Hammond Aquatics and Recreation Centre Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 8123-2026 to authorize borrowing up to $227,000,000 for a term up to 25 years to construct an aquatic recreation centre at the properties located at 11509 207 Street, 20601 Westfield Avenue and an unaddressed property (PID: 013-715-984)?
- Are you in favour of the City of Maple Ridge adopting the Hammond Multi-Use Community Park Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 8124-2026 to authorize borrowing up to $23,000,000 for a term up to 25 years to construct a multi-use community park at the property located at 20818 Golf Lane?
- Are you in favour of the City of Maple Ridge adopting the Albion Twin-Rink Arenas Expansion Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 8122-2026 to authorize borrowing up to $143,000,000 for a term up to 25 years to construct a twin-rink arena expansion at the property located at 23588 Jim Robson Way?
Why Your Vote Matters
A Yes vote means you support the City borrowing up to the maximum amount listed for that project, for a term of up to 25 years, while the City continues to seek grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and other funding sources to reduce the final amount borrowed. A question passes if more than 50% of valid votes cast are Yes.
If an assent vote passes, the new Council will consider adopting the applicable borrowing bylaw. If adopted, the project would then move into detailed design, with more public engagement before construction begins.
If an assent vote does not pass, the borrowing for that project will not take place and next steps would be reviewed by staff for Council’s consideration.
Learn More:
Be informed before you vote. Learn about the projects and funding strategy at MapleRidge.ca/RecreationReady.
Who Does What?
It’s important to know which level of government is responsible for the issues and services that affect your day-to-day life.
Local government is the level of government closest to you. It delivers most of the services and amenities that shape daily life in Maple Ridge, including local roads, utilities, parks, trails, playgrounds, recreation facilities, land-use planning and community safety.
The provincial level of government is responsible for services such as schools, hospitals, highway maintenance, housing legislation and provincial parks.
To learn more about government roles and jurisdictions, click here to view our infographic!
Want to test your "Who Does What" knowledge? Take our quiz!
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How to Cast Your Ballot
What to Expect When You Vote
How Your Vote Is Counted
Understanding Vote Tabulation & Ballot Counting
Election officials verify each voter’s identity and eligibility using the Provincial List of Voters. Residents who are not already registered can register when they vote by providing two pieces of identification that show their name and residential address.
Once verified, voters receive a paper ballot after signing a declaration confirming they are eligible to vote and have not previously voted in the election. After marking their choices in a private voting booth, voters feed their ballot into an electronic tabulator to ensure the process is secure.
The tabulator scans the ballot, records the vote and securely stores the paper ballot. After voting closes on Oct. 17, results from voting places, mail ballots and special voting opportunities are counted and verified before unofficial results are released.
All results shared on election night are unofficial. Official results will be declared by the Chief Election Officer at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. Once results are declared, the period for applications for judicial recounts and election challenges begins.