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The second of two advance voting days for the 2026 Municipal Election is Wednesday, Oct. 14, ahead of general election day on Saturday. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
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Final advance voting opportunity opens ahead of 2026 Municipal Election

Oct 14, 2026 | 5:32 AM

NANAIMO — For the second, and final, time ahead of election day, polls are open for the 2026 Municipal Election.

Advance voting opens again on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at a variety of locations across the mid-Island, depending on which municipality or jurisdiction you’re casting a ballot in.

City of Nanaimo voters are directed to Beban Park Social Centre (2300 Bowen Rd.), those in Parksville should visit the Jensen Centre, while Town of Qualicum Beach residents should go to the Civic Centre on Jones St.

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Anecdotally, turnout on the first advance voting day on Wednesday, Oct. 7, was relatively strong, with poll workers mentioning to people NanaimoNewsNOW spoke with that they’d seen a very busy rush in Nanaimo around the lunch hour, with a steady stream of voters also attending before and after dinner.

The District of Lantzville is directing advance voters to Costin Hall, while those in the Regional District of Nanaimo will vote in their respective electoral area, with a complete list available here.

General election day is Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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