Elections

2026 Local Election

General Voting Day: October 17, 2026

Advanced Voting: October 7 & October 14

Voter Registration & Information

Get all the information you need to have your vote counted

Candidate Information

Learn more about running for Mayor and Council

Ways to Vote

Choose the voting option that works best for you

Election Notices

Stay up to date with all the latest news and notices

Key Dates

Election period begins	January 1, 2026
Pre-campaign period begins	July 20, 2026
Nomination packages available	July 29, 2026
Deadline to register online with Election BC	August 18, 2026
Candidates Information Session	August 19, 2026
Nomination period	September 1 to September 11, 2026
Campaign period	September 19 to October 17, 2026
Advance voting days	October 7 & October 14, 2026
General voting day	October 17, 2026

Contact Us

To ask a question or get more information, please contact our Election Officers.

The above information has been prepared for the convenience of the public and to provide assistance in understanding the local government election process and does not cover every aspect of local elections. It is not intended to be a complete and comprehensive document nor is it a substitution for the legislation contained in Part 3 of the Local Government Act or any other act. For detailed information on all aspects of voting or running for office in local government elections, refer to the Local Government Act or visit the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development website on local government elections here.

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