Voter Information | City of Dawson Creek

The City of Dawson Creek conducts local government elections every four years to elect one Mayor and six Councillors. The next General Local Election will take place in October 2026. This page provides information for eligible voters.

You may vote as a Resident Elector if you:

Are a Canadian citizen;
Are 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day;
Have lived in British Columbia for at least six months immediately before registering to vote;
Be a resident of the municipality or electoral area; and
Are not disqualified from voting by law.
You may also be eligible to vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector if you have owned property within Dawson Creek boundaries for at least 30 days immediately before you register to vote, but live elsewhere.

Additional requirements apply.

The City of Dawson Creek uses same-day voter registration.

All voters must register when they arrive at the voting place and complete a declaration confirming their eligibility to vote.

To register and vote, you must provide two pieces of identification that together prove your identity and place of residence. At least one piece of identification must contain your signature.

Examples of acceptable identification may include:

BC Driver's Licence
BC Identification Card
BC Services Card
Citizenship Card
Credit or Debit Card
ICBC Vehicle Registration
Social Insurance Number Card
Property Tax Notice
Utility Bill

Additional Identification options may be accepted in accordance with provincial legislation.

Voting Opportunities

Eligible voters may cast their ballot during:

Advance Voting Opportunities

- Wednesday, October 7, 2026 8:00AM – 8:00PM at the Ovintiv Events Centre

- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 8:00AM – 8:00PM at the Ovintiv Events Centre

General Voting Day

- Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00AM – 8:00PM at the Ovintiv Events Centre

Special Voting Opportunities
*Only electors who are residents, patients or workers may vote at Special Voting Opportunities

- Dawson Creek and District Hospital

- Heritage Heights Senior Citizens’ Complex

- Rotary Manor Senior Citizens’ Home

Dates, times, and locations for all voting opportunities will be published once they are established by the Chief Election Officer.

Accessible Voting

The City is committed to ensuring voting is accessible to all eligible electors.

Accessible voting options may include:

Wheelchair-accessible voting places;

Curbside voting on General Election Day for electors unable to enter the voting place; and

Assistance from an election official, translator, or support person.

Additional accessibility information will be available closer to Election Day.

Learn More

For information about local elections in British Columbia, visit Elections BC and the Province of British Columbia's local government elections resources.

For election updates, voting information, and important dates, visit the City of Dawson Creek Election Page.

Election Contact Information

Questions regarding nominations, election procedures, and local election administration may be directed to the Chief Election Officer at the email or phone number below.

Email: election@dawsoncreek.ca
Phone: 250-784-3619

Chief Election Officer

Tab Young

City of Dawson Creek

Deputy Chief Election Officer

Janice Anderson

City of Dawson Creek

Deputy Chief Election Officer

Tanya Stedel

City of Dawson Creek