2026 General Local Elections
Saturday, October 17, 2026

A general local election is held every four years so that voters can choose the people who will represent them in local government. On general voting day, eligible voters cast their ballots in favour of a candidate to represent their area. 

The 2026 General Local Elections will be held on October 17, 2026, with Advance Voting Opportunities held on October 7, 2026.

Become an Election Official

The Regional District is seeking election officials to support the 2026 General Local Election on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as well as the advance voting opportunity on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

What is an election official?
How to Apply

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British Columbia' s General Local Elections Website to learn about running for local office

Being an Effective Elected Official
Advice for People Running for Local Office
What is Responsible Conduct?
Working with Others
Reflections on Building Relationships with First Nations
Unproductive Conflict vs. Productive Conflict
Tools to Support Good Governance

Videos
The Role of Local Elected Officials 
Characteristics of Effective Locally Elected Officials
What is Local Government?
Testing Your Readiness for Local Office
Local Government Decision Making
Roles and Responsibilities of a Locally Elected Official

Elections BC
A non-partisan Office of the Legislature

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.

 

Chief Election Officer:
Cheryl Anderson

Phone: 250-692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339
Email: admin@rdbn.bc.ca

Deputy Chief Election Officer:
Wendy Wainwright

Phone: 250-692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339
Email: admin@rdbn.bc.ca