Referendum Information
The Referendum Question
May 12, 2009 is the date set for the Referendum on Electoral Reform. It is taking place at the same time as the general election. The referendum asks voters this question:
“Which electoral system should British Columbia use to elect members to the provincial Legislative Assembly?
- The existing electoral system (First-Past-The-Post)
- The single transferable vote electoral system (BC-STV) proposed by the Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform”
The Rules
In order for the results of the referendum to be binding, 60% of voters across the province must approve BC-STV. In addition, 51 of the 85 ridings must choose BC-STV by more than 50%.