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Are you interested in running in the 2026 Local Government Election? This page should provide you all the information you need. However, if you have questions, please contact Cindy Webb, Chief Election Officer, at 250-546-3013 or via email at mail@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Township residents and property owners will vote to elect 1 Mayor and 6 Councillors. Elected Officials will serve a four-year term from November 2026 to October 2030.
Candidate Nomination packages for Mayor and Councillor will be available online or at the Township of Spallumcheen Municipal Hall in early August, 2026. Nomination documents can be filed from September 1, 2026 at 9:00AM to September 11, 2026 at 4:00PM. Nominations will NOT be accepted after 4PM Friday, September 11, 2026.
Submitting Nomination Documents:
Completed Nomination documents will only be received during the Nomination Period and can be delivered in person at the Township Municipal Hall or delivered by mail, delivery service, fax, or email. Completed nomination documents can only be received by the Chief Election Officer or the Deputy Election Officer, or designate.
Attn: Chief Elections Officer Township of Spallumcheen 4144 Spallumcheen Way Spallumcheen, BC V4Y 0N1 Fax:250-546-8878 Email:mail@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca
*Please note, those wishing to be nominated require a minimum of two resident electors to support your nomination.
In compliance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, candidates are required to submit their financial disclosure documents to Elections BC for verification and publication. Campaign Financing Disclosure Statements can be viewed online at Elections BC, when available.
Candidate Eligibility
To be eligible to run for local government office in a general local election or a by-election, a person must have been a resident of B.C. at least six months before filing their nomination documents. They do not have to live or own property in the area where they are running for office.
In addition, a person must:
A person is ineligible to run for office in a general local election or by-election if they:
Nomination Period Opens - 9:00 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Nomination Period Closes - 4:00 pm on Friday, September 11, 2026
In order to be a candidate in a local government election you must meet the following criteria:
Third party advertising is any election advertising published during a pre-campaign period or campaign period that is not sponsored by a candidate or elector organization.
Third-party advertising sponsors in local elections must:
There are two types of expense limits for third party advertising sponsors in the 2026 General Local Elections.
Directed advertising expense limits are specific to an election area and apply to advertising about a candidate or elector organization. View directed advertising limits in the table below or download the limits here: PDF | CSV
These expense limits apply during the campaign period for the 2026 General Local Elections, September 19 to October 17, 2026.
If you plan to conduct directed advertising in multiple election areas, or share directed advertising with other third party sponsors, contact the Electoral Finance team at Elections BC.
Please check Elections BC or call 1-800-661-8683.
Declared Candidates
RESOURCES:
Candidate Nomination Package
Thinking About Running for Office?
Handbook for Local Candidates
Candidates Guide to Local Elections in BC
General Local Elections 101
Quick Reference Sheets
Electoral Organizations and Endorsements
Scrutineers Guide to General Local Elections in BC
Local Elections Campaign Financing Act
Videos
Local Elections FAQS
Council Time Commitment General Overview