2024 BC Election: Abbotsford and Mission ridings, candidates, and polling info

Everything you need to know about the upcoming provincial election for Abbotsford and Mission.

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Grace Kennedy
September 23, 2024

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On Saturday, Oct. 19, British Columbian voters will head out to the polls to select their new provincial government.

Below, we’ve collected everything voters in Abbotsford and Mission will want to know about the election, including who is running, how to vote, and upcoming all-candidates meetings. You can find your riding below.

Don’t know which riding you are in? Find out here.

You can find our other election hubs here: Chilliwack | Langley

*Note: if you live north-west of the Mission townsite near Ruskin or Stave Falls, you are in the Maple Ridge-East riding, which we do not cover. You can find local election information from places like The Ridge or the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News, or directly from Elections BC.

Abbotsford West

Growth in the valley let to significant changes to Abbotsford’s provincial ridings. To accommodate a third riding in Langley, Abbotsford West has been shrunk, and is now focused on the city’s neighbourhoods north of South Fraser Way, which marks its southernmost boundary. The riding includes the Townline Hill and north Clearbrook neighbourhoods, along with areas immediately north of the historic downtown. The riding includes neighbourhoods south of Yale Secondary school. It also includes the communities of Mt. Lehman, Matsqui, and parts of Bradner.

For information on each of the three major parties, check out our general election hub here.

You can find information on how to vote, who your candidates are, details on all-candidates meetings, and links to past stories below.

Candidates

The deadline for candidates to submit papers to run in the election is Sept. 28. Three candidate are running for Abbotsford West: business owner James Davison, union leader Graeme Hutchison and Abbotsford school trustee Korky Neufeld. BC United incumbent Mike De Jong will not be running again. The candidates are listed in alphabetical order below.

James Davison - Independent

Incumbent: No

James Davison is a business owner in Abbotsford, and the founder of Stand United, an anti-vaccine group with slogans such as “The media is the virus” and “Only the strong survive.” He is against the SOGI-123 resource and the safe supply of drugs.

Graeme Hutchison - BC NDP

Incumbent: No

Graeme Hutchison is the president of the Fraser Valley Labour Council and the past president of the labour union MoveUP. He has spent 20 years as a soccer referee and worked as a business analyst and application developer.

Korky Neufeld - BC Conservatives

Incumbent: No

Korky Neufeld is a trustee with the Abbotsford School Board. He was first elected in 2005, and won a seat in the most recent election with support from 39.2% of voters. Neufeld has also run in past municipal elections, and unsuccessfully sought a nomination for the federal Conservatives in 2015.

Upcoming events

Find upcoming all-candidates meetings and townhalls here.

  • Saturday, Sept. 28: The BC Wildlife Federation is hosting a townhall for political candidates and the public to talk about wildlife management on Saturday, Sept. 28. The townhall is at the Ridgedale Rod & Gun Club in Abbotsford at 10am. Details online.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 9: The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce hosts an all-candidates meeting for the Abbotsford West riding on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The meeting will take place at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium at 6pm and discuss business-related issues. Details online.

Election coverage

Find our stories about the provincial election here. (The most recent stories will be at the top of the list.)

How to vote

If you are a Canadian citizen over the age of 18, and have lived in British Columbia since April 18, you are eligible to vote in the upcoming provincial election.

There are four ways to vote: at a district electoral office, by mail, on advance voting days, or on Oct. 19.

By mail

Voting by mail is available to all voters in BC—there are no special requirements to get a mail-in ballot. The ballots are issued with step-by-step instructions.

People can request a mail-in voting package online or by phone before 8pm on Sunday, Oct. 13. This is to ensure there is enough time for the ballot to be mailed to you, and for you to mail the ballot back.

Elections BC must receive your mail-in vote no later than 8pm on Saturday, Oct. 19. Late votes will not be counted. Voters can return their package in the postage-paid return envelope, by dropping it off at their local district electoral office, or by dropping it off at an advance voting or general polling station.

If you do not register in advance, you will need to prove your identify and residential address by either uploading acceptable ID to Elections BC’s secure upload system or including photocopies in your voting package. (Details on how to register in advance at below.)

Advance voting

Advance voting will take place over the Thanksgiving long weekend, from Thursday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 13, and Tuesday, Oct. 15 to Wednesday, Oct. 16. (Advance voting is closed on Thanksgiving Monday.) Voting is open between 8am and 8pm each day.

Like voters on election day, advance voters will need to bring ID with them to the polling station. Voters can either:

  • Bring a government-issued photo ID that has your name and address. (Examples: BC Driver’s License, BC Identification Card, BC Services Card with photo, a Certificate of Indian Status, etc.) OR

  • Bring two pieces of ID that both show your name (one must also show your current address. (Examples: birth certificate, passport, Canada Child Tax Benefit statement, student card, bank statement, Where to Vote card, residential lease, report card) OR

  • If you don’t have identification, you can have another person vouch for your identify. (Elections BC specifies which people can vouch for another voter.)

A full list of acceptable ID is available on the Elections BC website.

All voters can submit their ballot at any polling station in British Columbia. Preliminary polling stations are shown in Where to vote.

Election Day

General voting will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 8am to 8pm across BC. Voters will need to bring ID with them to the polling station. Voters can either:

  • Bring a government-issued photo ID that has your name and address. (Examples: BC Driver’s License, BC Identification Card, BC Services Card with photo, a Certificate of Indian Status, etc.) OR

  • Bring two pieces of ID that both show your name (one must also show your current address. (Examples: birth certificate, passport, Canada Child Tax Benefit statement, student card, bank statement, Where to Vote card, residential lease, report card) OR

  • If you don’t have identification, you can have another person vouch for your identify. (Elections BC specifies which people can vouch for another voter.)

A full list of acceptable ID is available on the Elections BC website.

All voters can submit their ballot at any polling station in British Columbia. Preliminary polling stations are shown in Where to vote.

District electoral office

People who don’t want to wait in line during advance voting or on election day, and don’t want to register to vote by mail can go in person to one of Elections BC’s district electoral offices. Offices are open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, and on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. They are open longer during advance voting, and are open until 4pm on election day.

There is one district electoral office for each riding. Their locations are available online.

Register in advance

Although it is not required, Elections BC strongly suggests voters register for the election in advance. Registered voters will be mailed information about the provincial election, include details on where to vote locally and when to vote. People can register online, by phone, or by mail.

Registration closes on Monday, Oct. 7. People who did not register in advance are still able to vote. They simply won’t receive a Where to Vote card in the mail.

Teens who are not yet eligible to vote can register as a future voter, so they are automatically added to the provincial voters list when they turn 18. Details are online.

Where to vote

In British Columbia, any voter can vote at any polling station for the provincial election. These are the ones in Abbotsford West.

Advance voting

Elections BC has released a preliminary list of advance voting locations. These polling stations will be open from 8am to 8pm from Thursday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 13, and Tuesday, Oct. 15 to Wednesday, Oct. 16, unless otherwise noted.

  • Summit Centre (3600 Townline Rd., Abbotsford)

  • Abbotsford West Trinity Memorial United Church (33737 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford)

Election day

Elections BC has released a preliminary list of election day voting locations. These polling stations will be open from 8am to 8pm on Saturday, Oct. 19.

  • Chief Dan George Middle School (32877 Old Riverside Rd., Abbotsford)

  • Dave Kandal Elementary School (3551 Crestview Ave., Abbotsford)

  • Emmanuel Mennonite Church (3471 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford)

  • Eugene Reimer Middle School (3433 Firhill Dr., Abbotsford)

  • West Garden Park Towers (2825 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford)

  • West Gateway Community Church (2884 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford)

  • Harry Sayers Elementary School (31321 Blueridge Dr., Abbotsford)

  • Immanuel Fellowship Baptist Church (2950 Blue Jay St., Abbotsford)

  • John Maclure Community School (2990 Oriole Cres., Abbotsford)

  • Mathxwí Elementary School (33661 Elizabeth Ave., Abbotsford)

  • Terry Fox Elementary School (3071 Babich St., Abbotsford)

  • Trinity Memorial United Church (33737 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford)

  • W.J. Mouat Secondary School (32355 Mouat Dr., Abbotsford)

Are we missing something? Send us an email.

Langley-Abbotsford

The Langley-Abbotsford riding mostly covers the Township of Langley, but also includes parts of Abbotsford west of Bradner Road. You can find our election hub for the Langley-Abbotsford riding here.

Abbotsford South

Abbotsford South includes central Abbotsford neighbourhoods south of South Fraser Way, along with vast stretches of rural land south of Highway 1. The riding includes Abbotsford’s Historic Downtown and neighbourhoods surrounding Mill Lake. It also encompasses the southern flanks of Sumas Mountain, parts of the McMillan area, Sema:th First Nation, and the entirety of Sumas Prairie south of Highway 1.

For information on each of the three major parties, check out our general election hub here.

You can find information on how to vote, who your candidates are, details on all-candidates meetings, and links to past stories below.

Candidates

The deadline for candidates to submit papers to run in the election is Sept. 28. Two candidates are running for Abbotsford South: Conservative incumbent Bruce Banman, health care worker Sarah Kooner, and kinesiologist Amandeep Singh. The candidates are listed in alphabetical order below.

Bruce Banman - BC Conservatives

Incumbent: Yes

Bruce Banman was first elected to the legislature in 2020 under the BC Liberal banner, and was the Shadow Minister for Emergency Management, Climate Readiness and Citizens' Services . He switched over to the BC Conservatives part way through his term in 2023. Banman was elected mayor in 2011, and returned as an Abbotsford councillor in 2018 with 51.9% of the vote.

Sarah Kooner - BC NDP

Incumbent: No

Sarah Kooner is an infant and child development consultant at the Fraser Valley Child Development Society. She has her bachelor of arts degree from UFV, and her masters of counselling from SFU. Kooner is also an elected director of the Health Sciences Association.

Amandeep Singh - Independent

Incumbent: Yes

Amandeep Singh is a youth soccer and physical education coach, and works as a kinesiologist in Abbotsford. He has taken part in anti-SOGI protests in the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver. Singh is running as an independent to “challenge the dominance of traditional political parties” and remove “corrupt foreign interference” from the lives of residents.

Upcoming events

Find upcoming all-candidates meetings and townhalls here.

  • Saturday, Sept. 28: The BC Wildlife Federation is hosting a townhall for political candidates and the public to talk about wildlife management on Saturday, Sept. 28. The townhall is at the Ridgedale Rod & Gun Club in Abbotsford at 10am. Details online.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 9: The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce hosts an all-candidates meeting for the Abbotsford South riding on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The meeting will take place at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium at 4pm and discuss business-related issues. Details online.

Election coverage

Find our stories about the provincial election here. (The most recent stories will be at the top of the list.)

How to vote

If you are a Canadian citizen over the age of 18, and have lived in British Columbia since April 18, you are eligible to vote in the upcoming provincial election.

There are four ways to vote: at a district electoral office, by mail, on advance voting days, or on Oct. 19.

By mail

Voting by mail is available to all voters in BC—there are no special requirements to get a mail-in ballot. The ballots are issued with step-by-step instructions.

People can request a mail-in voting package online or by phone before 8pm on Sunday, Oct. 13. This is to ensure there is enough time for the ballot to be mailed to you, and for you to mail the ballot back.

Elections BC must receive your mail-in vote no later than 8pm on Saturday, Oct. 19. Late votes will not be counted. Voters can return their package in the postage-paid return envelope, by dropping it off at their local district electoral office, or by dropping it off at an advance voting or general polling station.

If you do not register in advance, you will need to prove your identify and residential address by either uploading acceptable ID to Elections BC’s secure upload system or including photocopies in your voting package. (Details on how to register in advance at below.)

Advance voting

Advance voting will take place over the Thanksgiving long weekend, from Thursday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 13, and Tuesday, Oct. 15 to Wednesday, Oct. 16. (Advance voting is closed on Thanksgiving Monday.) Voting is open between 8am and 8pm each day.

Like voters on election day, advance voters will need to bring ID with them to the polling station. Voters can either:

  • Bring a government-issued photo ID that has your name and address. (Examples: BC Driver’s License, BC Identification Card, BC Services Card with photo, a Certificate of Indian Status, etc.) OR

  • Bring two pieces of ID that both show your name (one must also show your current address. (Examples: birth certificate, passport, Canada Child Tax Benefit statement, student card, bank statement, Where to Vote card, residential lease, report card) OR

  • If you don’t have identification, you can have another person vouch for your identify. (Elections BC specifies which people can vouch for another voter.)

A full list of acceptable ID is available on the Elections BC website.

All voters can submit their ballot at any polling station in British Columbia. Preliminary polling stations are shown in Where to vote.

Election Day

General voting will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 8am to 8pm across BC. Voters will need to bring ID with them to the polling station. Voters can either:

  • Bring a government-issued photo ID that has your name and address. (Examples: BC Driver’s License, BC Identification Card, BC Services Card with photo, a Certificate of Indian Status, etc.) OR

  • Bring two pieces of ID that both show your name (one must also show your current address. (Examples: birth certificate, passport, Canada Child Tax Benefit statement, student card, bank statement, Where to Vote card, residential lease, report card) OR

  • If you don’t have identification, you can have another person vouch for your identify. (Elections BC specifies which people can vouch for another voter.)

A full list of acceptable ID is available on the Elections BC website.

All voters can submit their ballot at any polling station in British Columbia. Preliminary polling stations are shown in Where to vote.

District electoral office

People who don’t want to wait in line during advance voting or on election day, and don’t want to register to vote by mail can go in person to one of Elections BC’s district electoral offices. Offices are open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, and on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. They are open longer during advance voting, and are open until 4pm on election day.

There is one district electoral office for each riding. Their locations are available online.

Register in advance

Although it is not required, Elections BC strongly suggests voters register for the election in advance. Registered voters will be mailed information about the provincial election, include details on where to vote locally and when to vote. People can register online, by phone, or by mail.

Registration closes on Monday, Oct. 7. People who did not register in advance are still able to vote. They simply won’t receive a Where to Vote card in the mail.

Teens who are not yet eligible to vote can register as a future voter, so they are automatically added to the provincial voters list when they turn 18. Details are online.

Where to vote

In British Columbia, any voter can vote at any polling station for the provincial election. These are the ones in Abbotsford South.

Advance voting

Elections BC has released a preliminary list of advance voting locations. These polling stations will be open from 8am to 8pm from Thursday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 13, and Tuesday, Oct. 15 to Wednesday, Oct. 16, unless otherwise noted.

  • Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre (36035 North Parallel Rd., Abbotsford)

  • The Gathering Church (2285 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford)

  • UFV - Student Union Building (33844 King Rd., Abbotsford) *Not open Thursday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 13

Election day

Elections BC has released a preliminary list of election day voting locations. These polling stations will be open from 8am to 8pm on Saturday, Oct. 19.

  • Abbotsford Middle School (33231 Bevan Ave., Abbotsford)

  • Abbotsford Traditional Middle School (2272 Windsor St., Abbotsford)

  • Alexander Elementary School (2250 Lobban Rd., Abbotsford)

  • Asia North Poplar Elementary (32041 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford)

  • Barrowtown Elementary School (5137 Tolmie Rd., Abbotsford)

  • Central Heights Church (1661 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford)

  • Mountain Elem School (2299 Mountain Dr., Abbotsford)

  • Semá:th Elementary (36321 Vye Rd., Abbotsford)

  • South Poplar Elementary School (32746 Huntingdon Rd., Abbotsford)

  • The Gathering Church (2285 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford)

  • Yale Secondary School (34620 Old Yale Rd., Abbotsford)

Are we missing something? Send us an email.

Abbotsford-Mission

Abbotsford-Mission has shifted from previous years. The riding now includes almost all of urban Mission. Rural Mission is largely in other ridings—areas to the northwest are in the Maple-Ridge East riding, while those to the city’s east are in the Fraser Nicola riding. In Abbotsford, the riding includes the Sandy Hill, Auguston and Clayburn neighbourhoods, part of Eagle Mountain, and the western half of Matsqui Prairie.

For information on each of the three major parties, check out our general election hub here.

You can find information on how to vote, who your candidates are, details on all-candidates meetings, and links to past stories below.

Your candidates

The deadline for candidates to submit papers to run in the election is Sept. 28. Two candidates are running for Abbotsford-Mission: NDP incumbent Pam Alexis and real estate agent Reann Gasper. The candidates are listed in alphabetical order below.

Pam Alexis - BC NDP

Incumbent: Yes

Pam Alexis was first elected to the legislature in 2020 with the NDP and was appointed BC’s Minister of Agriculture and Food in 2022. Before her time in provincial politics, she was elected Mission’s mayor in 2018 with 59.2% of the vote. Alexis has also served on the boards of the Mission Chamber of Commerce and the Mission Rotary Club.

Reann Gasper - BC Conservatives

Incumbent: No

Reann Gasper is a real estate agent and senior church leader for creative arts. She also ran for an Abbotsford council position in 2022, finishing 17th of 21 candidates. Gasper has also volunteered with Union Gospel Mission’s Lydia Home recovery program for women, and has supported local homelessness initiatives.

Upcoming events

  • Saturday, Sept. 28: The BC Wildlife Federation is hosting a townhall for political candidates and the public to talk about wildlife management on Saturday, Sept. 28. The townhall is at the Ridgedale Rod & Gun Club in Abbotsford at 10am. Details online.

  • Thursday, Oct. 3: The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts an all candidates meeting for the Abbotsford-Mission electoral district on Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Clarke Theatre. The event starts with an hour-long meet-and-greet, and continues with a panel discussion with the candidates at 6pm. Details and registration online.

Election coverage

Find our stories about the provincial election here. (The most recent stories will be at the top of the list.)

How to vote

If you are a Canadian citizen over the age of 18, and have lived in British Columbia since April 18, you are eligible to vote in the upcoming provincial election.

There are four ways to vote: at a district electoral office, by mail, on advance voting days, or on Oct. 19.

By mail

Voting by mail is available to all voters in BC—there are no special requirements to get a mail-in ballot. The ballots are issued with step-by-step instructions.

People can request a mail-in voting package online or by phone before 8pm on Sunday, Oct. 13. This is to ensure there is enough time for the ballot to be mailed to you, and for you to mail the ballot back.

Elections BC must receive your mail-in vote no later than 8pm on Saturday, Oct. 19. Late votes will not be counted. Voters can return their package in the postage-paid return envelope, by dropping it off at their local district electoral office, or by dropping it off at an advance voting or general polling station.

If you do not register in advance, you will need to prove your identify and residential address by either uploading acceptable ID to Elections BC’s secure upload system or including photocopies in your voting package. (Details on how to register in advance at below.)

Advance voting

Advance voting will take place over the Thanksgiving long weekend, from Thursday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 13, and Tuesday, Oct. 15 to Wednesday, Oct. 16. (Advance voting is closed on Thanksgiving Monday.) Voting is open between 8am and 8pm each day.

Like voters on election day, advance voters will need to bring ID with them to the polling station. Voters can either:

  • Bring a government-issued photo ID that has your name and address. (Examples: BC Driver’s License, BC Identification Card, BC Services Card with photo, a Certificate of Indian Status, etc.) OR

  • Bring two pieces of ID that both show your name (one must also show your current address. (Examples: birth certificate, passport, Canada Child Tax Benefit statement, student card, bank statement, Where to Vote card, residential lease, report card) OR

  • If you don’t have identification, you can have another person vouch for your identify. (Elections BC specifies which people can vouch for another voter.)

A full list of acceptable ID is available on the Elections BC website.

All voters can submit their ballot at any polling station in British Columbia. Preliminary polling stations are shown in Where to vote.

Election Day

General voting will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 8am to 8pm across BC. Voters will need to bring ID with them to the polling station. Voters can either:

  • Bring a government-issued photo ID that has your name and address. (Examples: BC Driver’s License, BC Identification Card, BC Services Card with photo, a Certificate of Indian Status, etc.) OR

  • Bring two pieces of ID that both show your name (one must also show your current address. (Examples: birth certificate, passport, Canada Child Tax Benefit statement, student card, bank statement, Where to Vote card, residential lease, report card) OR

  • If you don’t have identification, you can have another person vouch for your identify. (Elections BC specifies which people can vouch for another voter.)

A full list of acceptable ID is available on the Elections BC website.

All voters can submit their ballot at any polling station in British Columbia. Preliminary polling stations are shown in Where to vote.

District electoral office

People who don’t want to wait in line during advance voting or on election day, and don’t want to register to vote by mail can go in person to one of Elections BC’s district electoral offices. Offices are open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, and on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. They are open longer during advance voting, and are open until 4pm on election day.

There is one district electoral office for each riding. Their locations are available online.

Register in advance

Although it is not required, Elections BC strongly suggests voters register for the election in advance. Registered voters will be mailed information about the provincial election, include details on where to vote locally and when to vote. People can register online, by phone, or by mail.

Registration closes on Monday, Oct. 7. People who did not register in advance are still able to vote. They simply won’t receive a Where to Vote card in the mail.

Teens who are not yet eligible to vote can register as a future voter, so they are automatically added to the provincial voters list when they turn 18. Details are online.

Where to vote

In British Columbia, any voter can vote at any polling station for the provincial election. These are the ones in Abbotsford-Mission.

Advance voting

Elections BC has released a preliminary list of advance voting locations. These polling stations will be open from 8am to 8pm from Thursday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 13, and Tuesday, Oct. 15 to Wednesday, Oct. 16, unless otherwise noted.

  • Robert Bateman Secondary School (35045 Exbury Ave., Abbotsford)

  • Sikh Gurdwara Temple (32086 Lougheed Hwy., Mission) *Not open Thursday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 13

  • St. Paul's Presbyterian Church (8469 Cedar St., Mission)

Election day

Elections BC has released a preliminary list of election day voting locations. These polling stations will be open from 8am to 8pm on Saturday, Oct. 19.

  • Abbotsford Christian Middle School (35011 Old Clayburn Rd., Abbotsford)

  • Auguston Traditional Elementary School (36367 Stephen Leacock Dr., Abbotsford)

  • Cedar Valley Mennonite Church (32860 Cherry Ave., Mission)

  • Edwin S. Richards Elementary School (33419 Cherry Ave., Mission)

  • Hatzic Middle School (34800 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Mission)

  • Irene Kelleher Elementary School (2540 Eagle Mountain Dr., Abbotsford)

  • Parkside Church (33837 Prentis Ave., Mission)

  • Prince Charles Elementary School (35410 McKee Rd., Abbotsford)

  • Robert Bateman Secondary School (35045 Exbury Ave., Abbotsford)

  • Sandy Hill Elementary School (3836 Old Clayburn Rd., Abbotsford)

  • West Heights Elementary School (32065 Van Velzen Ave., Mission)

  • École Christine Morrison Elementary School (32611 McRae Ave., Mission)

  • École Mission Central Elementary School (7466 Welton St., Mission)

Are we missing something? Send us an email.

Fraser-Nicola

The Fraser-Nicola riding covers a large variety of communities on the north side of the Fraser River, including Dewdney, Deroche, Lake Errock, Harrison Mills, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs. It also includes Hope. You can find our election hub for the Fraser-Nicola riding here.

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