General Local Elections

General local elections in B.C. are held every four years on the third Saturday in October. The next local general election will be held on October 17, 2026.

For more, visit the Province of British Columbia's information page

Thinking of running for local office?

Serving your community can be a rewarding experience. There are many good reasons to run for office - you might run to be actively involved in the local decision-making process, contribute your experience and knowledge to the community, address issues or, to lead change in your community.

If you are thinking of running for local office, part of the decision-making process may include considering the role you will play, how best you can serve your community and, the impact you will have as an elected official.

The Province of British Columbia provides the below resources, which can give potential candidates information to help answer questions they may be asking before making the decision to run for local office:

For more, visit Province of British Columbia's information page

Elections BC

Elections BC administers campaign financing and advertising rules for local elections under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act. Candidates must be familiar with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act and its requirements.

Local Elections Legislation:

Elections BC
Telephone: 250-387-5305
Toll-free: 1-855-952-0280
Email: electoral.finance@electionsbc.ca

Please direct further inquiries to:

Angela Belsham, Director of Legislative and Corporate Services
Telephone: 604-894-6371 ext. 240
Email: abelsham@slrd.bc.ca