Mail Ballot Voting
Mail ballot voting is available to all qualified electors in the 2026 General Local Election. This is an expanded voting option for voters, both resident and non-resident property electors.
Download an Application to Receive a Mail Ballot Here
Submitting an Application and Receiving Your Ballot
Mail Ballot Application forms can also be picked up from the Corporate Services Department at Municipal Hall. Completed application forms can be mailed to or dropped off at Esquimalt Municipal Hall, 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt BC, V9A 3P1.
To ensure adequate delivery time, mail ballots will not be mailed out after October 6, 2026. Mail ballots may be picked up from Esquimalt Municipal Hall until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Mail ballots are estimated to be available on or after Friday, October 2, 2026. You will be contacted when your package is ready for pick up if that is your selected option.
Returning your Mail Ballot
You are responsible for ensuring that your completed ballot is received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 p.m. on General Voting Day, Saturday, October 17, 2026. Mail ballots may be returned by regular mail or delivered to the Municipal Hall, at 1229 Esquimalt Road. Mail ballots may also be hand delivered to the official polling station on General Voting Day between 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact our Election Team at elections@esquimalt.ca or (250) 414-7177.