On October 17, 2026 all British Columbians will be heading to the polls to vote for municipal, regional district and school district candidates.
On this page you will find information on candidate eligibility, candidate nominations, local elections legislation and additional video resources. If you are looking for general information regarding rules around campaigning, election financing, etc. please visit the Elections BC website.
Elections for positions on regional boards, municipal councils and school districts are held throughout the Province of B.C. every fourth year on the third Saturday in October.
By-elections are held as necessary to fill vacancies occurring from time to time.
Voting may occur with respect to bylaw approvals or to seek the opinion of electors on a particular proposal. Voting processes of this kind may be held at any time and may be restricted to a particular geographical area.
Serving your community as an elected official is an important public service and can be a rewarding way to contribute to local governance. Individuals choose to run for local office for many reasons, including a desire to participate in local decision-making, share their skills and experience, address community priorities, and help guide the future of their municipality or region.
If you are considering running for local office, it is important to understand the role and responsibilities of an elected official, how you can effectively represent your community, and the potential impact of your decisions. Taking the time to learn about these expectations can help you make an informed decision about candidacy.
The Province of British Columbia provides the resources below to assist prospective candidates. These materials offer practical information and guidance to help individuals better understand the nomination process, eligibility requirements, and the commitments involved before deciding to run for local office.
Elections BC administers campaign financing, disclosure and election advertising rules under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act. Elections BC does not administer voting or candidate nominations for local elections. For more information, see Who Does What in Local Elections.
More details will be posted as they become available.
More details will be posted as they become available.
A person may be entitled to be registered as an elector and vote in local elections and other voting opportunities if they:
A person who owns real property in a voting jurisdiction but doesn’t reside there, may be eligible to register as a non-resident property elector and vote in that area.
If a property has more than one registered owner a majority of the owners must decide who is entitled to vote for that property.
Property which is registered in a corporate name cannot quality for elector registration or voting.
The Regional District uses the Provincial List of Electors as the basis for its list of qualified electors.
Electors can register to vote at any voting opportunity if not already on the list of registered electors. The deadline to be added to the list of registered electors in advance of the 2026 elections is August 18, 2026. Contact the Regional District for more information.
To register to vote or for more information on the Provincial Voters list, please visit Elections BC website.
The Strathcona Regional District is inviting applications for the following election official positions:
The above noted positions will supervise or assist with voting and ballot counting processes at assigned voting places for the General Local Elections and/or General School Elections being held in October.
To be considered for placement as an election official, individuals should have previous experience in federal, provincial or municipal elections. Successful candidates will be required to complete a training session and make an oath of office before taking up any election duties. Persons who have a financial interest or other interest in the outcome of the vote will not be considered.
More details will be posted as they become available.