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2026 Election

2026 General Local Elections

Nomination and Candidate Withdrawal Periods are now closed and the Chief Election Officer has Declared Election By Voting HERE

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

Electors may vote for up to one (1) mayor and up to six (6) councillors. 

There will be multiple voting opportunities for the 2026 General Local Election as follows:

  • Advance Voting 1 - October 7, 2026 
    Highlands Fire Department (East Fire Hall), 
    3613 Woodridge Place, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
  • Advance Voting 2 - October 14, 2026 
    Highlands Community Hall, 
    729 Finlayson Arm Road, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
  • General Voting Day - October 17, 2026 
    Highlands Community Hall, 
    729 Finlayson Arm Road, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Accessibility & Voting Assistance
The District of Highlands is committed to ensuring that all eligible voters can participate in the election process.
 
Curbside voting is available for voters who are unable to enter the voting place. Election officials will bring voting materials to your vehicle.
 
Assistance for voters with visual impairments or other disabilities is available. Voters may receive assistance from an election official or bring a person of their choice to assist them in marking their ballot.
 
School District Elections
When you vote in the local government election, you'll also be voting for School Trustees.
The District of Highlands administers the election process not only for municipal offices, but also on behalf of two school districts:
 
When you receive your ballot, you will be able to vote for your local government representatives and the School Trustee candidates for your school district at the same time
 

Questions about the election may be sent to elections@highlands.ca or by calling 250-474-1773.

Reference Documents:

Election Results (dating back to 2008)