Abbotsford municipal election · independent voter guide

Meet the people asking for your vote.

Compare the publicly documented backgrounds, priorities, potential strengths and questions surrounding every candidate for mayor, council and school trustee.

4mayoral candidates
22council candidates · 8 seats
20trustee candidates · 7 seats

Voting information

Vote at any listed location. Every voting place is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Advance voting

Wednesday, October 7
Saturday, October 10
Sunday, October 11

  • Old Abbotsford Courthouse — 32203 South Fraser Way
  • Abbotsford Exhibition Park, Gate 2 — 32470 Haida Drive (drive-through)

General Voting Day

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

  • Old Abbotsford Courthouse — 32203 South Fraser Way
  • Abbotsford Exhibition Park, Gate 2 — 32470 Haida Drive (drive-through)
  • Abbotsford Middle School — 33231 Bevan Avenue
  • Aberdeen Elementary School — 2975 Bradner Road
  • Bradner Elementary School — 5291 Bradner Road
  • Eugene Reimer Middle School — 3433 Firhill Drive
  • Máthxwi Elementary School — 33661 Elizabeth Avenue
  • Robert Bateman Secondary School — 35045 Exbury Avenue
  • Sema:th Elementary School — 36321 Vye Road
  • South Poplar Traditional Elementary School — 32746 Huntingdon Road
  • St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary School — 2747 Townline Road
  • Yale Secondary School — 34620 Old Yale Road

What ID to bring

Bring two pieces of identification that show your identity and Abbotsford residence. At least one must include your signature; photo ID is not required.

If you do not have enough ID, the City says you may make a solemn declaration at the voting place confirming your identity, residence, or both.

You can register when you vote. Resident electors must be 18 or older, Canadian citizens, BC residents for at least six months, Abbotsford residents when registering, and otherwise eligible to vote.

Official details: City of Abbotsford election page ↗ · Voter information ↗

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How to read this guide

“Potential strengths” and “questions to weigh” are analytical summaries of publicly verifiable experience, electoral history and platform detail. They are not endorsements or findings of fact about a candidate’s character.

Coverage and limits

  • Sources include the City of Abbotsford, VoteMate, candidate sites, local news and the October 1 DPAC forum.
  • Where no public platform or biography was found, the gap is stated plainly.
  • VoteMate lists 22 council candidates including Matthew Cavacece; other early reports counted 21.
Snapshot, not a live feed: this guide reflects research completed October 6–7. Check each linked source for later statements, corrections or withdrawals before voting.