General local elections in B.C. are held every four years. The next general local election will be held on October 17, 2026.
General local elections include elections for mayors and municipal councils, regional district directors, and school board trustees.
During the general local election, seven School District No. 22 trustees will be elected for a four-year term (2026-2030).
Representatives are elected from:
| Trustee Electoral Area | No. of Trustees |
|---|---|
| Municipality of the City of Vernon and Electoral Areas ‘B’ and ‘C’ | Four (4) |
| Municipality of the District of Coldstream | One (1) |
| Village of Lumby and Electoral Areas ‘D’ and ‘E’ | Two (2) |
As the 2026 elections approach, these pages will be updated with election information that includes information for candidates and voters.
Thinking of running for school trustee?
The BC School Trustees Association highlights the importance of the role:
"Democratically and locally elected school trustees are the voice of local communities in public education, setting direction for schools that shape the lives of all students and families in your area. Every student deserves a strong, accountable school system that ensures their success.
Interested in becoming a school trustee?
A Pre-Candidate Information Session for those who are considering running for School Trustee will be held as follows:
Date: June 23, 2026
Where: School District Board Office, 1401 15th street, Vernon, BC
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Visit the Information for Candidates page for candidate information, resources and more by clicking here.
2026 General Local Election Dates to Remember:
Candidate Nominations, September 1, 2026 – September 11, 2026
- 2026 General Local Election Key Dates – FULL LIST
- Pre-campaign period: July 20, 2026 – September 18, 2026
- Campaign Period: September 19, 2026 – October 17, 2026
- Elector organization registration deadline: July 31, 2026
- Nomination Period: September 1, 2026 – September 11, 2026
- Nomination Period Ends & Declaration of Candidates: September 11, 2026
- Candidate Nomination Withdrawal Deadline: September 18, 2026
- General Voting Day & End of Campaign Period: October 17, 2026
- Disclosure statement deadline: January 15, 2027
- Late disclosure deadline: February 16, 2027
Information for voters (where, when and how to vote) can be found on the Information for Voters page and is updated as information is available.
The Candidate List for the next general location election will be updated on the Candidate List page during the Nomination Period.