B.C. election 2026: Polls open across the province
British Columbia is holding a snap provincial election following a period of political instability and shifting party leadership. Polls indicate a tight race between the incumbent BC NDP and the BC Conservatives.
Why it matters
Provincial elections determine local policy on housing, affordability, and healthcare, which directly impact the daily lives of millions of Canadians.
It is B.C. election day, the final opportunity for residents to vote for the next provincial government.
Polls are open until 8 p.m., but if voters are in line at a polling station after 8 p.m., they should stay in line, as they can still cast a ballot.
B.C. voters probably did not expect to be casting ballots in a provincial election until 2028.
However, BC NDP leader David Eby announced on Sept. 22 that he was calling a snap election , taking place one week after the 2026 municipal elections.
In his speech in September, Eby said, “For British Columbians and for Canadians, this is an existential moment. The prime minister has called this a rupture, and he is absolutely right.
“Donald Trump is attacking our workers. He’s targeting our businesses and he is threatening our sovereignty.”
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