2018 Vancouver municipal election


The 2018 Vancouver municipal election was held on October 20, 2018, the same day as other municipalities and regional districts in British Columbia selected their new municipal governments. Voters elected a mayor, 10 city councillors, 7 park board commissioners, and 9 school board trustees through plurality-at-large voting. Official registration for all candidates opened on September 4, 2018, and closed on September 14, 2018.
For the first time, candidates were listed in random order instead of alphabetical order. This was done in an effort to create a more even playing field for candidates, as research has shown many voters are more likely to vote for those listed first on a ballot, giving those candidates a perceived advantage over those lower down on the list.

Candidates and results

Mayor

Incumbent Gregor Robertson, who had been mayor of Vancouver since being elected in 2008, announced on January 10, 2018, that he would not be running for reelection in the 2018 election.
At the close of nominations, 21 candidates had formally registered to run for mayor in the election.

Formerly declared mayoral candidates

Party standings in City Council

Park Board commissioners

Top 7 candidates elected

Party standings in Park Board

School Board trustees

Top 9 candidates elected

Party standings in School Board

Opinion polls

Polling firmDate of pollingCOPEGreenNPAOneCityProVancouverVancouver 1stVision
Research Co.Oct 16, 201818%34%47%35%27%16%18%29%18%53%
Research Co.Oct 11, 201822%32%51%34%21%22%16%27%23%50%
Research Co.Sep 11, 201813%32%46%30%19%9%12%30%24%39%
Research Co.Jun 14, 201817%28%56%30%17%11%-31%--
Research Co.Apr 12, 2018-27%48%23%14%--26%--