Vote by Mail

All eligible Delta voters will be able to apply to vote by mail ballot starting August 31 at 9:00 am until October 2 at 4:00 pm.

All registered voters and new registrants may request a mail ballot package. The package will include step-by-step instructions on how to complete and return your ballot.

Eligible voters will be able to apply to vote by mail ballot starting August 31 at 9:00 am until
October 2 at 4:00 pm.

Missed the deadline to apply for a mail ballot? Contact the Chief Election Officer to discuss your voting options.

Applications to vote by mail ballot will open August 31 at 9:00 am.
Three ways to apply for a mail ballot:
1. Online – Apply online at delta.ca/elections/mailballot
2. In person – Visit the Elections Office at City Hall to submit an online application
3. By phone – Contact the Delta Elections Office at 604-952-3481 and request an application package to be mailed to your residence
Applications must be submitted by October 2 at 4:00 pm.

Steps to vote by mail

Step 1

Complete your ballot using a black pen or marker to fill in the oval next to the name of the candidate(s) of your choice.

You may vote for:

Up to 1 mayor candidate
Up to 6 councillor candidates
Up to 7 school trustee candidates

Step 2

Insert completed ballot into Envelope 1 (Secrecy Envelope). Complete and sign Envelope 2 (Certification Envelope). Place Envelope 1 (Secrecy Envelope) inside Envelope 2 (Certification Envelope) and seal Envelope 2.

Step 3

Place Envelope 2, along with any forms that you may have completed, including copies of acceptable ID if registering to vote, in Envelope 3 (Return Envelope).

Step 4

Return it to the Chief Election Officer:

By mail

Attention Chief Election Officer
City of Delta
4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent
Delta, BC V4K 3E2

In person

Deliver your completed package in person to the Delta Elections Office, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays.

Important Information

If the mail ballot package is incomplete, the mail ballot will not be accepted.
Deadline for mail ballots to be received by the Chief Election Officer is before 8:00 pm on October 17, 2026 – General Voting Day.
It is the responsibility of the voter to ensure the completed mail ballot is received before 8:00 pm on October 17, 2026. If you are returning your mail ballot by post, ensure you allow enough time for Canada Post to deliver it before 8:00 pm on October 17, 2026.
Mail ballot packages received after 8:00 pm on October 17, 2026 will not be counted. Postmarks will not be considered valid for the return of completed ballots.

Vote by Mail

Eligible voters will be able to apply to vote by mail ballot starting August 31 at 9:00 am untilOctober 2 at 4:00 pm.

Eligible voters will be able to apply to vote by mail ballot starting August 31 at 9:00 am until
October 2 at 4:00 pm.