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7mo ago

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.

Elections BC-20240925
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby shields himself from the rain with an umbrella while walking from his bus to a house for a campaign stop in Surrey, B.C., on Monday, October 14, 2024. Voters along the south coast of British Columbia who have not cast their ballots yet will have to contend with heavy rain and high winds from an incoming atmospheric river weather system on election day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Overview

  • 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.