Elections

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Your vote matters.

General local elections are held every four years, and are administered by local governments and Elections BC, guided by the Local Government Act. The 2026 local election will be held Saturday, October 17, 2026. Eligible voters will elect one mayor and six councillors, as well as two School District 8 trustees. 

Voting will take place at the Prestige Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre (701 Lakeside Drive) from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Two advance voting opportunities will be held at City Hall, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 and Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Those interested in voting in the General Election should ensure they are eligible to vote and are registered. If you are not registered, you can register on a voting day when you vote (advance or general), or by advance elector registrations if completed before August 25, 2026.


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For council candidates

Click here to check your eligibility, download the registration package, familiarize yourself with campaign finance and reporting requirements, and more.

Thinking of running for local office? Learn more here.


For SD8 trustee candidates

Learn more about the role of a school trustee, download the nomination package, and familiarize yourself with advertising and campaign expense limits at sd8.bc.ca. 


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Frequently Asked Questions

Check out this list of frequently asked questions. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Get in touch with the City of Nelson’s Chief Elections Officer.


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Past election results

Explore past election results including voter turnout, number of votes cast per candidate and more with the CivicInfo dashboard.


Key Dates

September 1-11, 2026 Nomination Period
October 7 & 14, 2026 Advance Voting Opportunities (at City Hall, 310 Ward St)
October 17, 2026 General Voting Day (at Prestige Lakeside Resort, 701 Lakeside)
November 3, 2026 Inaugural Council Meeting

Additional Information

For more information visit elections.bc.ca. We strive to keep this information up to date, however, if you notice any differences between this page and the information on Elections BC please refer to Elections BC for the most accurate and current details.