Cloverdale Recreation Centre recorded the highest reported turnout, with 1,949, according to the City of Surrey’s October 7 figures.
SURREY, B.C. — Surrey’s first advance-voting day for the 2026 municipal election recorded a reported total of 10,618 across 10 voting locations, according to figures published by the City of Surrey.
Cloverdale Recreation Centre recorded the highest location total at 1,949, followed by Fleetwood Community Centre at 1,547 and Semiahmoo Secondary at 1,370.
The City’s published total includes five ballots that were issued but not cast. The figures are for October 7 only and should not be interpreted as cumulative turnout across all advance-voting days.
Turnout by advance-voting location
The City of Surrey published the following figures for October 7:
| Advance-voting location | Reported turnout |
|---|---|
| Cloverdale Recreation Centre | 1,949 |
| Fleetwood Community Centre | 1,547 |
| Semiahmoo Secondary | 1,370 |
| Guildford Recreation Centre | 1,190 |
| École Panorama Ridge Secondary | 958 |
| Kwantlen Park Secondary | 852 |
| Princess Margaret Secondary | 847 |
| Earl Marriott Secondary | 724 |
| Frank Hurt Secondary | 642 |
| Fraser Heights Recreation Centre | 539 |
| Total reported | 10,618* |
The City notes that the total includes five ballots issued but not cast.
Cloverdale’s reported figure was 402 higher than Fleetwood’s, the second-highest location total. Fraser Heights Recreation Centre recorded the lowest figure among the 10 locations, at 539.
These figures measure reported activity at individual voting locations. They do not indicate candidate support or predict the outcome of the election.
When is the next advance voting?
Surrey residents will have two further opportunities to vote in advance of general voting day:
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Thursday, October 15, 2026: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Advance voting is available at the same 10 locations listed above. Eligible voters can consult the City’s official election website for addresses, voter eligibility and identification requirements.
When is Surrey election day?
General voting day is Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Eligible voters will elect one mayor, eight city councillors and six school trustees for School District No. 36.
The City says preliminary election results will be posted after voting closes at 8 p.m. and the last voter has cast their ballot. Official results will be published when ready.
Where to find official election information
Voters can check the City of Surrey’s official election pages for voting locations, candidate information, eligibility requirements and updates to turnout figures.
StudioX News Canada will continue to follow Surrey’s municipal election, including advance-voting updates and election-night results.
Official sources:
- City of Surrey — Advance Voting Turnout: https://www.surrey.ca/2026-municipal-election/advance-voting-turnout
- City of Surrey — 2026 Municipal Election: https://www.surrey.ca/2026-municipal-election
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