Local Election Information

2026 Local Government Election – Village of Granisle

Notices:

In British Columbia, local elections for Mayor, Councillors, and other local government bodies such the School Board, are held every four years in October. The upcoming General Local Election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 with an advance voting opportunity on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Elections are the direct way that the community influences their local government by voting on who represents them, making decisions and governing on their behalf and best interests. Elections are a shared responsibility by the local government and Elections BC and must be run in accordance with the Local Government Act, the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, the Community Charter, the School Act, and Election bylaws.

Eligible voters will vote for:

  • 1 Mayor
  • 4 Councillors

Why vote?

  • Local elections shape the services you use every day
  • Voting is both your democratic right and responsibility
  • You have the opportunity to choose your leaders

Roles and responsibilities of elected officials:

The Council is the governing body of the Village and is elected for a four-year term. Council sets policies, bylaws, and strategic direction that guide the delivery of many local services that affect daily life in Granisle. These include, but are not limited to: roads, water and sewer, fire services, parks and recreation, waste management, land use planning, and business licensing.

Every Council member has the following responsibilities:

  • Considering the well-being and interests of the municipality and its community
  • Contributing to the development and evaluation of the policies and programs of the municipality
  • Participating in Council and Committee meetings and carrying out other duties assigned by Council

Voter Information:

Resources are available on the Elections BC website, for such information as where to:

  • Register to vote if you are 18 years of age or older;
  • Update voter information such as a change of address or change of name; and
  • Pre-register to add your name to the future list of voters if you are 16 or 17 years old

Please also see the 2026 Voter’s Guide to Local Elections in BC and Voter’s Guide for Elector Living on Reserve

Voter Eligibility, to be able to vote in the 2026 Local Election:

  • Be 18 years of age or older when they register to vote, or 18 years or older on general voting day
  • Be a Canadian citizen
  • Have been a resident of BC for at least six months immediately before they register to vote
  • Be a resident of the Village of Granisle on the day they register to vote, or be the registered owner of real property in the Village of Granisle at least 30 days immediately before they register to vote
  • Not be disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment from voting in local elections or be otherwise disqualified by law

Candidate Information:

Please check back on updates on nomination process, candidate requirements and important dates and deadlines.

As of August 4, 2026, Nomination packages can be obtained physically from the Village Office during our regular office hours or digitally here on our website.

Candidate Eligibility, to be able to run in the 2026 Local Election:

  • Be 18 years of age or older on general voting day
  • Be a Canadian citizen
  • Have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before filing nomination documents
  • Not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in BC or from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Candidate Ineligibility, where a person is ineligible to run in a local election or by-election if they:

  • Have been convicted of and sentenced for an indictable offence and are in custody
  • Have been found guilty of an election offence, such as intimidation or vote-buying, and are prohibited from holding office
  • Are judges of the Provincial Court, Supreme Court or Court of Appeal
  • Are involuntarily confined to a psychiatric facility or other institution
  • Have been disqualified for a specified reasons such as failing to:
  • File a candidate disclosure statement in a previous election
  • make an oath of office
  • attend local government meetings in the manner and frequency required by the Community Charter
  • Been disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or be otherwise disqualified by law
  • Eligibility requirements for government employees and volunteers

Available resources for candidates:

Election Results:

TBD

Key Dates:

January 1, 2026: Election period begins

April 16, 2026: Residency cut-off date for electors (must have been a resident of BC since this date)

May 31, 2026: Expense limits published by Elections BC

July 20, 2026: Pre-campaign period begins

August 4 – September 11, 2026: Nomination Packages Available at the Village Office/municipal website (please note that Nomination Packages cannot be submitted before the Nomination Period begins).

August 18, 2026: Deadline for voter registration with Elections BC

September 1, 2026: Nomination Period Opens

September 11,. 2026: Nomination Period Closes

September 15, 2026: Deadline to challenge nominations and elector organization endorsements

September 18, 2026: Deadline for: decision on challenge of candidate nomination, withdrawal of candidate

September 19 – October 17, 2026: Campaign Period

October 7, 2026: Advance Voting Opportunity – 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Wednesday

October 17, 2026: General Voting Day – 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Saturday

October 20, 2026: Campaign signage must be removed

October 21, 2026: Deadline to declare Official Election Results

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