Student Vote will provide students with an opportunity to learn about the British Columbia provincial election, debate the future of the province, and cast ballots for the official local candidates running in their school’s electoral district.
Program Info
Register your school
The program is open to all schools and there is no cost to participate.
Receive materials
Registered schools are supplied with print and online pedagogical materials (elementary and secondary level versions), posters and election supplies.
Engage with the campaign
The activities are intended to inform students about government and the electoral process, encourage research into the parties, candidates and issues, and foster dialogue among students and their families.
Student Vote Day
Students vote for the official election candidates running in their school’s electoral district. The results are tabulated and shared publicly and with the media after the close of the official polls.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST PROGRAMS
"Student Vote transforms abstract concepts into tangible, actionable experiences. This hands-on approach ignites their interest and deepens their understanding of democratic engagement.”
Teacher, S.D. #68 Nanaimo-Ladysmith
Student Vote is a project of CIVIX.
Student Vote British Columbia 2024 is made
possible by Elections BC.
possible by Elections BC.
