When are the municipal elections in B.C.? And other things to know

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsLocal NewsPolitics When are the municipal elections in B.C.? And other things to know The 2026 municipal elections are coming up. Here's what you need to know Author of the article: By Stephanie Ip Published Sep 08, 2026 Last updated 3 hours ago 2 minute read Join the conversation Not quite ready to vote? Here's what you need to know about the 2026 general local elections. PHOTO BY JASON PAYNE /PNG Article content If you’re starting to notice an uptick in election news, you’re not just dreaming. Article content The 2026 municipal elections are happening soon in B.C. and with the nomination deadline coming up this week, things are about to get busy. Article content Article content Here’s a regularly updated list of questions and answers you need to know before this fall’s general local elections: Article content When are the municipal elections in B.C.? Article content The municipal elections take place on Oct. 17, 2026, across B.C. Article content Article content Who’s running in my municipality? Article content Sunrise Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content The deadline for candidates to put their name in for the municipal elections is Sept. 11, which means we won’t have a complete list of candidates until after that date. Article content Elections B.C. maintains an updated list leading up to the deadline that names all the current candidates who have put their names forward. You can view that list here. Article content When does the election campaign officially start? Article content The campaign period officially begins on Sept. 19, 2026. That’s when you’ll likely see a lot of election activity start to ramp up. Article content When can I vote? Is there advance voting possible? Article content General voting day is on Oct. 17, 2026. Elections for each municipality are managed individually by local government so advance election dates are likely available but you’ll need to check with your local government to find out. Article content How do I know if I’m registered to vote? Article content If you’ve voted in recent years, chances are your name is already on the voter registration list maintained by Elections B.C. Article…