2026 General Local Election

Nomination documents are no longer being accepted. The nomination period was between 9:00 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 and 4:00 pm Friday, September 11, 2026 during regular business hours.

People considering running in local elections have access to resources that provide information about the roles and responsibilities of elected local officials. Educational videos and brochures are available online. These resources are to assist people in making informed decisions about running for local government offices.

Learn more by visiting the General Local Elections page on the Province of BC website and the Elections BC website.

Signage regulations are contained within Section Eleven of the Regional District of North Okanagan Zoning Bylaw No. 3000.

Election offences and penalties are prescribed in Part 3, Division 18 of the Local Government Act and in the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.

Ashley Bevan, Chief Election Officer

Jennifer Miles, Deputy Chief Election Officer

Contact: elections@rdno.ca | (250) 550-3700

Questions on campaign financing and advertising rules should be directed to Elections BC, at 1-800-661-8683, or electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca.

General Local Elections are held in compliance with the Local Government Act.

Advance Voting (Electoral Areas “B”, “C”, “D” and “F”)

Dates and Time: October 7, 14, and 15, 2026 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Location: Regional District of North Okanagan, 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC

General Voting Day

Date and Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Locations:

Electoral Areas “B” and “C” – BX Elementary School, 5849 Silver Star Road, Vernon, BC

Electoral Area “D” – White Valley Community Centre, 2250 Shields Avenue, Lumby, BC

Electoral Area “F” – Enderby & District Senior Citizens Complex, 1101 George Street, Enderby, BC

There is no need to pre-register to vote, as the registration of qualified electors will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day;
• Canadian citizen;
• resident of B.C. for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;
• resident of, or registered owner of real property in the proposed area (minimum 30 days immediately before the day of registration for non-resident property owners);
• not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in the general election and not otherwise disqualified by law.

What to Do If:

I live in one of the Electoral Areas: Resident Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

I live on Reserve: Electors living on Reserve are eligible to vote if all other criteria above are met. The Province has prepared a Voter's Guide for Electors Living on Reserve.

I own property but do not live in one of the Electoral Areas: Non-Resident Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, provide proof of ownership (such as a tax assessment, certificate of title, transfer papers, etc.), and, if there is more than one owner, provide written consent from a majority of the property owners to one owner voting. 

• Non-Resident Property Elector Form
• Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Form

Not sure which Electoral Area you are in? Click here to use our interactive program to find out.