18 awesome early voter photos from Instagram

A record number of people voted in the advance polls this past weekend.

According to Elections Canada, almost 3.6 million Canadians took advantage of early voting, a 71 per cent increase from the 2011 Federal election. The momentum was particularly strong on campuses where students took advantage of “pop-up” campus polling locations.

“The fact that students and young people are voting in record numbers is phenomenal. All my friends who voted early said it felt good,” said Simka Marshall, chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students BC.

“In an election this close, where critical local races will come down to the wire, every vote really will make a difference. I think young people understand that we can shape the outcome of this election by getting out there and voting.”

If you haven’t voted yet you can vote Monday, October 19. Find out how and where to vote at www.elections.ca.

Here are some of the best Instagram posts from advance voting.

Get out and advance vote today! They don’t have stickers or anything but they’ll let you make your own! #ivoted #vote #bcelections #elections2015

A photo posted by Brittney Anne (@brittneyhogie) on Oct 10, 2015 at 1:29pm PDT

Today, I voted. #voteselfie #elxn42 #cdnpoli #erinmills A photo posted by Angelo Gio Mateo (@angelo_mateo) on Oct 12, 2015 at 5:02pm PDT

Just voted for @constance.barnes #cb4vc @tommulcair #tm4pm Help make my birthday wish come true for a Canada that is full of love, hope & optimism not fear, ignorance & oppression #ImVoting #elxn42 #vancouver #vancity #NDP

A photo posted by tray_ho (@tray_ho) on Oct 9, 2015 at 5:55pm PDT

Since I won’t be here on the 19th, spent the early part of Thanksgiving to go to the Advance Poll and exercised my right to vote! No excuses, do your part #Canada! #elections2015 #ivoted ???????? photocred: @legend.ocampo A photo posted by Lizza Ocampo (@lizzaocampo) on Oct 12, 2015 at 6:18pm PDT

Make sure to get out and vote! #advancepoll #youthvote #vote #voterselfie @stephaniedeyne @e.derbyshire

A photo posted by Robert Derbyshire (@robertderby) on Oct 12, 2015 at 9:42am PDT

#ivoted #stopharper A photo posted by @misshauntcy on Oct 9, 2015 at 4:33pm PDT

“The family that votes together…” #IVoted #elxn2015

A photo posted by Lauren Kapphahn (@lernk) on Oct 9, 2015 at 3:42pm PDT

It was a beautiful day to go for a walk to our old elementary school. Are we going with #votingselfie or #voteselfie? #elxn42 A photo posted by Judd (@juddrnaut) on Oct 10, 2015 at 10:20am PDT

Don’t forget to get out and vote either at advanced polls or on Election Day Oct. 19! Proud to see my kids & their friends out voting, making a difference! #ivoted #election2015

A photo posted by abitoftlc (@abitoftlc) on Oct 12, 2015 at 3:19pm PDT

Best way to spend an hour on this rainy #thanksgiving with @nathannavetto. #kissharpergoodbye #ivoted #stopharper #election2015 #harpersgoingawayparty #vote #elxn42 #cdnpoli A photo posted by Tannis (@tannispatricia) on Oct 12, 2015 at 3:21pm PDT

Voted today! Make sure your voice is heard ????????????????#ivoted #election #canada

A photo posted by jonpikereally (@jonpikereally) on Oct 9, 2015 at 11:47am PDT

To my fellow Canadians, Not even an ocean is stopping me from voting in this #election, so you should not be stopped either. Your one vote could determine the political landscape for the next four years, so I ask that you take the time to go out and #vote. Vote for the Canada YOU want now, and the Canada YOU want for the future || #yourvoicematters #itsnosecret #ivoted #votebymail #electionscanada #elxn41 #cdnpoli #votenation #oct19 #canadatofrance #exchangestudent #thirdyearabroad A photo posted by Emily Peck (@emilypeck_) on Oct 9, 2015 at 9:46am PDT

Today I voted (ok, my sisters did.. I’m still too young)! #ImVoting #elxn2015 #elxn42???????? #cndnpoli #fairvotecanada #getoutandvote #advancedpolls #labradoodlesofinstagram #doodlesofinstagram #yourdogstoday

A photo posted by Elegance (@adventurous_ellie) on Oct 10, 2015 at 12:54pm PDT

I just exercised my democratic right to vote in the Canadian federal election, and it feels real good Advanced polls are open until October 13th at 6pm. Go vote before then to beat the crowds on October 19th! You can find your riding online (I used votetogether.ca) and find your local elections canada office at elections.ca. Your voice is important, and should be heard. Help make our country a better place and cast your vote! #vote #canadianelection2015 #federalelection2015 #canada #ivoted #elxn42 #elxn2015 #canpoli A photo posted by Plant Based Bride (@elizabethturn) on Oct 7, 2015 at 11:34am PDT

#ivoted It was quick and simple. One gesture to support our great country. ???????? #elxn42 #gotv

A photo posted by Mathieu Fleury (@matfleury) on Oct 12, 2015 at 5:21pm PDT

Voted today! Thankful for a country where I can vote. Millions today live in countries where they can’t. Thankful I could vote without having to think about safety #ohcanada #ivoted #youshould #romans13 A photo posted by Jonathan Thompson (@pastorjon_t) on Oct 12, 2015 at 11:25am PDT

#ivoted #wevoted #turnupthevote #bethechange and #fuckharper but #whydoweusepencils #weneedtochangethewholesystem #stopcorruption #wecandobetter

A photo posted by Carlos Vendetta (@carlos_vendetta) on Oct 11, 2015 at 4:07pm PDT

Decisions, decisions! #ivoted #canadavotes A photo posted by @frooey on Oct 11, 2015 at 3:26pm PDT