Candidates
NOTICE: The City of Abbotsford's Election Sign Bylaw has changed. Election signs are not permitted on public property. Please contact the election office if you have any questions.
Note: If you are a non-resident property owner, please see the "Non-Resident Property Elector" tab below.
Electors must submit 2 pieces of identification that, together, provide evidence of your residency and identity. One item must contain your signature. Please note that your voter card cannot be used as identification.
Examples of acceptable identification:
If you own property in the City of Abbotsford but you live elsewhere in BC, you are eligible to vote if you meet all the following qualifications to vote:
Non-resident electors must vote in-person (see the "Vote in Person" section in the next tab).
If the property is owned by multiple individuals, please ensure you complete the consent form which needs to signed by the majority of owners.
Electors must submit 2 pieces of identification that, together, provide evidence of your residency and identity. One item must contain your signature. In addition, the non-resident elector must provide proof of ownership.
Examples of acceptable identification:
| Old Abbotsford Court House (next to City Hall) * | 32203 South Fraser Way |
* Punjabi translators available at this location
| Abbotsford Christian Middle School | 35011 Old Clayburn Road |
| Abbotsford Recreation Centre * | 2499 McMillan Road |
| Bradner Community Hall | 5305 Bradner Road |
| Cadet Hall * (next to Twister Gymnastics) | 32470 Haida Drive |
| Calvin Presbyterian Church | 33911 Hazelwood Avenue |
| Cascade Community Church | 35190 Delair Road |
| Central Heights Church | 1661 McCallum Road |
| Columbia Bible College * | 2940 Clearbrook Road |
| Ross Road Community Church | 3160 Ross Road |
| Sevenoaks Alliance Church | 2575 Gladwin Road |
| St. John Brebeuf School * | 2747 Townline Road |
* Punjabi translators available at this location
The deadline to request a mail in ballot was September 15, 2022. The application period has now closed.
Completed packages must be received by the Election Office by 8:00 pm on October 15, 2022.
NOTICE: The City of Abbotsford's Election Sign Bylaw has changed. Election signs are not permitted on public property. Please contact the election office if you have any questions.
To qualify to run for Abbotsford City Council or to be a School District #34 Trustee, you must be the following:
For more information on election candidates, please visit CivicInfo BC's website or Fraser Valley Current's website.
| August 2 | Nomination papers available to potential candidates |
| August 30 | Open candidate information session held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way 1st floor, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W7. |
| August 30 – September 9 | Nomination Period – anyone interested in running for a position must submit their nomination papers to become an official candidate |
| September 16 | Declaration of official candidates |
| October 5, 6, 7, 8 & 15 | Voting in person at designated city locations |