Chief Election Officer declares candidates elected

Vancouver's recent municipal election has concluded with the election of Sean Orr from COPE and Lucy Maloney from OneCity as city councillors, marking a significant moment in local governance. With 34,448 and 33,732 votes respectively, they will serve a term lasting approximately one-and-a-half years until the next election in 2026. Voter turnout was notably low at just 15. 1%, with 67,962 ballots cast from a pool of 450,492 registered voters. However, a positive trend emerged in mail-in voting, which comprised 8.

0% of the total votes, an increase from 3. 9% in the previous general election. The swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected councillors is scheduled for the morning of April 15, 2025, and will be livestreamed for public access. This event will be followed by their inaugural Council meeting at 9:30 am. The increase in mail-in ballots suggests a growing engagement among Vancouver residents in local elections.

Overall, this election reflects both the challenges and opportunities in fostering civic participation in municipal governance.