Brief
Surrey advance voting climbs 47% to 52,600 ballots in 2026 civic election
The city recorded 16,899 more early ballots than in 2022, representing about 15% of registered voters.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The City of Surrey reported that the advance‑voting period for the October 2026 municipal election ended with roughly 52,600 ballots cast, a 47% increase over the 2022 civic election.
What happened
Advance voting took place on four days – Oct. 7, 10, 14 and 15 – and saw 16,899 more ballots than the 35,701 early votes recorded in 2022. The total early‑voting count represents about 15% of Surrey’s 352,148 registered voters. In 2022, approximately 10.5% of the 339,640 registered voters participated early.
What the reports add
Surrey expanded its early‑voting sites from six in 2022 to ten this year, providing more space and convenience for voters. The city noted that the additional locations may have contributed to the higher turnout, though it remains unclear whether the increase will affect overall election participation.
What was said
The municipal government said the expanded locations "provided more space for voters and made voting more convenient."
How it came about
Surrey’s advance‑voting surge mirrors a larger trend in Metro Vancouver; Vancouver reported a roughly 60% rise in early voting, with 103,810 ballots cast, nearly double Surrey’s total. Both cities held four advance‑voting days, though Vancouver had one fewer day than in 2022. The municipal election on Saturday, Oct. 17 will feature one mayor, eight city councillors and six school‑board trustees, with 52 polling locations available for the final voting day.
Key facts
- 52,600 advance ballots were cast in Surrey's 2026 civic election (dailyhive.com)
- Advance voting increased 47% compared with 2022 (dailyhive.com)
- Four advance‑voting days were Oct. 7, 10, 14 and 15 (dailyhive.com)
- Surrey expanded early‑voting sites from six to ten (dailyhive.com)
- Advance voting accounted for about 15% of Surrey's 352,148 registered voters (dailyhive.com)
Sources
- [1] dailyhive.com — originally reported as “Surrey's civic election advance voting jumps by 47% with 52,600 ballots already cast | Daily Hive | Urbanized”
