Could British Columbia vote in 2026?
Yes, an early election is possible. It has not yet been formally called. Elections BC currently lists October 21, 2028 as the next scheduled provincial election and has published Fall 2026 scenarios for an unscheduled election.
Possible Fall 2026 election dates
The dates below are Elections BC scenarios. They are not an announcement that an election has been called.
| If election is called | Advance voting | Final Voting Day |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16–22 | Oct 16–21 | Oct 24 |
| Sep 23–29 | Oct 23–28 | Oct 31 |
| Sep 30–Oct 6 | Oct 30–Nov 4 | Nov 7 |
| Oct 7–13 | Nov 5–10 | Nov 14 |
| Oct 14–20 | Nov 13–18 | Nov 21 |
| Oct 21–27 | Nov 20–25 | Nov 28 |
For later scenarios and official notes, use the Elections BC Fall 2026 calendar.
BC election 2026 FAQ
Has the 2026 BC provincial election been called?
No. As of September 20, 2026, Elections BC still describes the next scheduled election as October 21, 2028 while publishing possible Fall 2026 early-election calendars.
When could a 2026 BC election happen?
The date depends on when an election is called. For example, Elections BC's published scenario gives October 24 as Final Voting Day if the election is called September 16–22, 2026, and October 31 if called September 23–29.
Where will candidate information come from?
BC Vote Watch will separate party or candidate announcements from official Elections BC candidate records, and will label the source and date.