Election Results
Election results for Mayor, Councillors, School Trustees and the three Assent Vote questions have been posted on our Election Results page, following the close of polls at 8 pm on October 17, 2026.
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 4 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.
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
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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The City of Maple Ridge makes use of Userway to provide accessibility aids such as screen-reading, font size adjustment, and automatic page translation to over 50 different languages. To access, you can open the Userway interface by using the keyboard command Ctrl+U, or clicking on the blue Userway icon (shown right) in the bottom left of the screen.
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 election day, 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.
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