2026 information for candidates in the SLRD
Thank you for your interest, this page will be updated with additional candidate information as it becomes available.
Serving your community can be a rewarding experience.
Serving as an elected official is an opportunity to represent your community, contribute to local decision-making, and help shape services and priorities within the region.
The SLRD recognizes the importance of Indigenous voices in local governance and decision-making. Members of First Nations communities within the SLRD may run for office as an Electoral Area Director.
The SLRD encourages anyone considering running for office to review the official provincial resources found on this page and to consider the eligibility requirements and how they can contribute their knowledge, experience, and perspective to the community.
Thinking of running for local office?
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 offers official resources to help answer your questions. Explore the links below to learn more (2026 resources, at these links, will be published by the Province of British Columbia soon):
- Website: Province of B.C. - Thinking of running for local office?
- Guide: Thinking about running for local office?
- Guide: Candidate's Guide to Local Elections in B.C.
- Guide: Elector Organization Guide to Local Elections in B.C.
- Four (4) part video series: The Basics of General Local Elections
- Five (5) part video series: The Role of Local Elected Officials
Running For local office
Residents of B.C. interested in running for local government office in a general local election or by-election must meet certain eligibility requirements to be nominated.
The Province of British Columbia offers official resources to help answer your questions. Explore the links below to learn more (2026 resources, at these links, will be published by the Province of British Columbia soon):
Campaign Financing Information
Elections BC is responsible for campaign financing and election advertising rules under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act. Candidates must ensure they understand and follow the requirements.
Contact Elections BC directly for questions about campaign financing, advertising, or third party sponsor rules.
Elections BC offers official resources to help answer your questions. Explore the links below to learn more: