Record Advance Voting in British Columbia Ahead of Provincial Election
Over one million ballots have been cast in advance, indicating a potential for high voter turnout.
- More than 28% of registered voters in British Columbia have participated in advance voting for the upcoming provincial election.
- Approximately 223,000 voters cast their ballots on the final day of advance voting, setting a new single-day record.
- The previous record for advance voting was set in 2020, with about 670,000 people participating early.
- Some electoral districts have reported advance voting turnout exceeding 35%.
- The significant advance voting numbers suggest a possible increase in overall voter engagement compared to previous elections.