2026 Elections
2026 Election
The local government election is scheduled for October 17, 2026, at the District of Chetwynd Municipal Office from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Advance voting opportunities will take place from 8:00am to 8:00pm at the District of Chetwynd Municipal Office on October 7th and October 14th.
Nomination packages can be picked up at the District of Chetwynd Municipal Office. Packages can also be sent via email on request.
Key Dates for the 2026 General Local Election
| September 1, 2026 - September 11, 2026 | Nomination period (begins at 9:00am September 1st and ends at 4:00pm September 11th) |
| September 19, 2026 - October 17, 2026 | Campaign period |
| October 7, 2026 | Advance Voting Day |
| October 14, 2026 | Advance Voting Day |
| October 17, 2026 | General Voting Day |
| January 15, 2027 | Campaign Financing Disclosure Statement filing deadline |
| February 16, 2027 | Campaign Financing Disclosure Statement late filing deadline with late filing fee |
Candidate's Guide to Local Elections in BC
For more information regarding campaigning, advertising, process, etc.
For more information on expense limits, financial reporting, etc.
Submitted Nomination Documents
Below is a list of submitted nomination documents, in the order, they were received.
Candidates for Councillor
Declaration of Candidates
Declaration of Election by Voting
Notice of Election by Voting and Advance Voting Opportunities
Ministerial Order
Declaration by Acclamation
Information
| VOTERS | CANDIDATES |
| New residents no longer need to be living in Chetwynd for at least 30 days to be eligible to vote. | Read the changes to the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act. |
| Voter Registration will be on the day you vote (see Voting Guidelines). |
Notice of Nomination
Contact Information
For further information regarding Chetwynd’s municipal election, please contact:
| Deanne Ennis Chief Election Officer 5400 Hospital Road Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 Tel: 250-401-4105 Email: DEnnis@gochetwynd.com | Lenora Wilfur Deputy Election Officer 5400 Hospital Road Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 Tel: 250-401-4109 Email: lwilfur@gochetwynd.com |