Long lines were reported in Nanaimo for advance voting opportunities over the last two Wednesdays, with thousands across the region already voting ahead of the 2026 Municipal Election. (Image Credit: Chuck Blanaru)
2026 municipal election
Nanaimo, Oceanside turnout strong in pair of advance voting days
Oct 15, 2026 | 11:45 AM
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NANAIMO — While timing was a major factor, it appears poll workers were busy during advance voting opportunities for this year’s municipal election.
A pair of opportunities on back-to-back Wednesdays, Oct. 7 and Oct. 14, saw thousands cast their ballot for new Mayor, Council, Regional District and School Board candidates.
In the City of Nanaimo, around 7,000 votes have already been submitted in person, well up from the approximately 4,430 who voted early in 2022.
Long lines were reported at multiple points on Oct. 14, when almost 4,600 votes were cast, with voters queued outside the Beban Park Social Centre, down the breezeway, and toward the pool entrance.
