Local Government Elections Information
This is a resource page for the 2026 Local Government Elections and includes links to resources and training opportunities for the upcoming election and more. We will continue to update this page with relevant information as a go-to resource for anyone conducting local government or school district elections. Forms and links shared here are being updated with new versions for the 2026 General Local Election as they become available, but may still be applicable for any by-elections taking place before the General Local Election on October 17, 2026
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LGMA Training and Resources
- Now available! 2026 BC Local Elections Manual
- Elections Training On-Demand Course, online and self-paced
- Registration opens March 2! Local Government Advanced Elections Workshops
If you have any questions, please contact the LGMA at office@lgma.ca.
Helpful Toolkits (some restrictions apply)
- Building Strong Relations: Elected-Staff Resource Kit
- Elected Officials Orientation Resource Kit
- General Local Elections Information
Elections BC
- EBC Forms and Guidance Materials for Local Elections
- Application for Registration as Local Government Resident Elector - Form 200M
- Revised Provincial Voters List Request Form
Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs
Fillable PDF files for the sets of nomination documents - 2026
- Candidate Canvasser Authorization Form
- Candidate Canvasser Authorization Form - Fillable
- Local Government Candidate Forms Package
- Local Government Candidate Forms Package - Fillable
- Regional School Trustee Forms Package
- Regional School Trustee Forms Package - Fillable
- Regional School Trustee Forms Package - French
- Regional School Trustee Forms Package - French Fillable
- School Trustee Forms Package
- School Trustee Forms Package - Fillable
Local elections police-related resources
