Municipal Hall2026 Election

The Nomination Documents may be found here.

Nomination documents may be submitted from 9:00 am Tuesday, September 1 to 4:00 pm Friday, September 11, 2026 to the Chief Election Officer in person at the Municipal Office (160 Connaught Street) or by email to corporate@vanderhoof.ca. The Municipal Office is closed on Labour Day, Monday, September 7; nomination documents will not be accepted on this day. Documents will not be received in person prior to or after these dates and times. Documents emailed outside these times will not be considered to be submitted.

We recommend making an appointment with the Chief Election Officer to submit your papers email corporate@vanderhoof.ca or call 250-570-5030.

Additional Information and Suggested Reading

It is very important to review and become familiar with the information below.

• Being an Effective Elected Official – video series
• Candidate’s Guide to Local Government Elections in BC – COMING SOON
• Code of Conduct for Council, Committees, & Commissions
• Community Charter
• Council Remuneration Bylaw 1193, 2019
• District of Vanderhoof 2026 Budget
• District of Vanderhoof 2026 Council Meeting Schedule (generally 2nd and 4th Monday at 5:30 pm)
• District of Vanderhoof Bylaws
• District of Vanderhoof Council and Committee Agendas and Minutes
• District of Vanderhoof Policies
• Election Bylaw 1304, 2026
• Elections BC: 2026 General Local Elections
• Elector Organizations and Endorsements
• Foundational Principles of Responsible Conduct
• General Local Elections – key legislative dates
• General Local Elections 101
• Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in BC
• Key Dates for Elected Officials-COMING SOON
• Local Elections Campaign Financing Act
• Local Government Act
• Local Government Act – Part 3 Electors and Elections
• Local Government Elections Regulation
• Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs – General local elections
• Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs – Local government governance and powers
• Miscellaneous Candidate Information
• Notice of Nomination – WILL BE POSTED AUGUST 4, 2020
• The Role of Local Elected Officials
• Thinking about Running for Local Office?
• What Every Candidate Needs to Know

Campaign Expense Limits

Campaign Expense limits are set by Elections BC. In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 General Local Election, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period (September 19 to October 17) apply:

Also in accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act , the third-party directed advertising expense limit for the 2026 General Local Election is $924.28.

For questions about campaign expense limits or third-party advertising limits, contact Elections BC at 1-855-952-0280 or lecf@elections.bc.ca

• General Local Elections 101
• Supporting a Candidate for Local Elections
• Voter’s Guide to Local Elections in BC

Who are you voting for?

Candidates will be listed here once candidate nomination documents are submitted during the Nomination Period (September 1 to 11, 2026).

Who can vote?

Voting rights in BC are granted to citizens based on residency or property ownership. There is no corporate or business vote in local elections.

Resident* Elector – you live in Vanderhoof

To vote in the election, you must:

• be 18 years old or older on October 17, 2026
• be a Canadian citizen
• have lived in BC since March 16, 2026
• be a resident of the District of Vanderhoof
• be legally allowed to vote (you cannot be disqualified under the law)

Non-resident Property Elector – you own property in Vanderhoof but live elsewhere in BC

To vote in the election, you must:

• not qualify to vote as a resident of the District of Vanderhoof (Resident Elector, above)
• be 18 years of age or older on October 17, 2026
• be a Canadian citizen
• have lived in BC since March 16, 2026
• have been the registered owner of your Vanderhoof property since September 16, 2026
• be legally allowed to vote (you cannot be disqualified under the law)

If the property has more than one owner, only one owner may vote, and they must have written consent from a majority of the other registered owners listed on the title.

If a property is owned by a company, numbered company or trust, no one can vote as a non-resident property elector for that property. If the property title lists both a company or trust and an individual, no one is eligible to vote for that property.

If you plan to vote in person as a non-resident property elector, it’s recommended you complete a Non-Resident Property Elector Registration Form before voting day.

When you vote, you will need to bring:

• Identification required to vote (see below)
• Proof you own the property
• Written Consent from the majority of the other registered owners (if there are any), confirming you are the one person designated to vote for the property

Mail Ballot Voting

To vote by mail ballot, complete and return the Request for Mail Ballot and Non-Resident Property Elector Registration Form (if applicable) before 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2026 to the Deputy Chief Election Officer. If someone is picking up your mail ballot package for you, they must bring with them a completed Declaration of Person Obtaining a Mail Ballot Package on Behalf of an Elector.

You are responsible for ensuring your mail ballot is received no later than 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026 (close of voting on General Voting Day).

Identification Required to Vote

• Two (2) pieces of identification(at least one with a signature)
• Picture identification is not necessary
• ID must prove both residency and identity

• Elections BC: Elector Organizations
• Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs: Elector Organizations and Endorsements