Do voters have to re-register to vote for each election?
No. If you voted in the last provincial, federal or civic election, then it is very likely that you are already registered to vote for the 2008 General Local and School Election. The City uses the provincial voters list for civic elections, which is based on election registration data from both the provincial and federal voters lists. Elections BC maintains and updates the voters list between elections. If you have recently moved, and have not updated your registration information with Elections BC, then you may wish to do so during the advance registration period to ensure that your current registration information for Richmond is incorporated into the voters list. There is no need to be concerned if you have not updated your registration information in advance of General Election Day – an Election Official can easily process a change of address or registration update immediately before you vote at the voting place.
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