Advance voter registration closes Aug. 18 for Greenwood election

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Written By Boundary Sentinel

Advance voter registration for Greenwood’s 2026 general local election will close at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Voters will elect one mayor and four councillors in the upcoming municipal election.

Greenwood residents who are eligible to vote can register in advance by contacting Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683 or through the agency’s online voter registration system.

After advance registration closes, eligible voters who have not registered will still be able to apply at the time they vote.

Anyone seeking more information can contact Chief Electoral Officer Denise Frocklage at elections@greenwoodcity.ca.

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