Perform Your Civic Duty
General Local Elections are held in Prince George every four years to elect a mayor, councillors, and other local officials like School District #57 trustees. Learn about our local elections and find out how you can do your part for our community and democracy by casting a vote during election season. The 2026 general local election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
About Municipal Elections
Through general local elections, residents and non-resident property electors determine the individuals who collectively will make decisions and govern on their behalf following general voting day. Electors do this by voting – casting their ballots in favour of a candidate(s).
In BC general local elections for mayor, councillors, electoral area directors and school trustees are held every four years on the third Saturday of October.
General local elections are a shared responsibility between local governments and Elections BC. Each local government is responsible for running its own general local election and must appoint a local Chief Election Officer to run the elections process. General local elections must be run in accordance with the Local Government Act, the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, the Community Charter, the School Act, and election-related bylaws.
2026 General Local Election
The 2026 general local election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Key Dates
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| January 1 to September 18 | Election Period |
| April 16 | Residency cut-off date for electors (must have been a BC resident since this date) |
| April – August | Election worker hiring period |
| August 4 – September 11 | Nomination packages available |
| September 1 at 9:00 a.m. | Nomination period begins |
| September 11 at 4:00 p.m. | Nomination period closes |
| September 15 at 4:00 p.m. | Deadline to challenge nominations and elector organizations endorsements |
| September 16 | Property ownership cut-off date for non-resident property electors (if you are not a resident, you may be eligible to vote if you have owned property in Prince George since this date) |
| September 18 at 4:00 p.m. | Deadline for:
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| September 19 to October 17 | Campaign period |
| September 14 to October 15 at 4:00 p.m. | Mail ballot voting applications accepted |
| October 7 to October 15 | Four advance voting opportunities held at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre - dates to be determined |
| October 17, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | General Voting Day |
| October 17 at 8:00 p.m. | Deadline to return mail ballots to the Chief Election Officer |
| October 20 | Campaign signage must be removed |
| October 21 | Deadline to declare Official Election Results |
| November 2 | Inaugural Council Meeting (Oath of Office) |
Voter Information
- For details on voter eligibility, voting opportunities and dates, identification requirements, and voting locations.
Candidate Information
- For details on running for office, the nomination process, campaign financing, and candidate resources and forms.
Working the Election
- For details on applying to work the election as an election official and key dates.
Results
- For details on the 2026 election results, 2022 election results, and historical voter turnout.
Legislation & Bylaws
- For details on applicable provincial legislation and municipal election bylaws.
Contact the Election Office