The first of two advance voting days is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. across multiple locations on the mid-Island. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
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Advance voting opens in 2026 Municipal Elections
Oct 7, 2026 | 6:25 AM
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NANAIMO — The first votes in this year’s municipal elections are being cast this week.
Advance voting opens Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with polling locations dependent on which municipality’s votes are being cast.
For voters in the City of Nanaimo, ballots can be dropped off at the Beban Park Social Centre (2300 Bowen Rd.), while voters in Parksville are being directed to the Jensen Centre (132 Jensen Ave E).
The Qualicum Beach Civic Centre will be available all day, while Lantzville is directing advance voters to Costin Hall, and those in the Regional District of Nanaimo will vote in their respective electoral area with a complete list available here.
