2026 Municipal Election

Information for Voters

  • March 10 – Last day to meet 6-month residency requirement before General Voting Day (October 15)
  • August 25 – Last day to request omission of personal information from Voters List

  • Advance voting opportunities:
    *Please note that the advance voting dates are tentative and subject to change.
    • October 7
    • October 8
    • October 10
    • October 15
  • October 17 – General voting day and declaration of unofficial results -  8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre
  • October 21 – Declaration of official results

To Vote in the General Municipal Election, you must be:

  • Over 18 years of age or older
  • A Canadian citizen
  • Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration
  • Resident of the municipality
  • Must not be disqualified by law

Register to Vote

Update your voter information such as your residential or mailing address with Elections BC: elections.bc.ca/register

Voter Registration on Election Day

Qualified electors who are not on the List of Registered Electors may register on voting day by producing at least two separate pieces of identification (one must have a signature) to prove identity and residency, and by making a solemn declaration that you:

  • are a Canadian citizen (no landed immigrants, permanent residents or corporations); and
  • are age 18 or older at the time of voting; and
  • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting in an election; and
  • have lived in BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding registering to vote; and
  • are a resident of the District of Squamish at the time of registration; OR
  • have been the registered owner of real property (Non-Resident Property Elector) in the District of Squamish for at least 30 days immediately preceding registering to vote.

Acceptable ID includes:

  • BC Driver’s Licence
  • ICBC Vehicle Insurance Documents
  • BC Identification Card
  • BC Services Card
  • BC CareCard
  • Passport
  • Citizenship Card
  • Social Insurance Card
  • Utility Bill for electricity, natural gas, water
  • Telephone or cable

Non-Resident Property Electors

Non-Resident Property Electors wishing to register on Voting Day are required to provide:

  • Two pieces of identification (one must have your signature); and
  • Proof of ownership of the property (ie. recent copy of the Land Title Search Certificate available from the Government Agent or agencies with BC Online or the Certificate of Indefeasible Title); and
  • Written consent from the majority of all of the owners, if there are multiple owners of the property, stating that you are the one owner who is designated as the Non-Resident Property Elector for that property.

* To register as a non-resident property elector phone the Election Office for further information about documents required. Note:

  1. The owner and multiple owners must not be holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust. There is no corporate vote.
  2. Non-Resident Property Electors may only vote once in Squamish regardless of the number of properties they own.
  3. District of Squamish Tax notices may not show all owners of a property. Documentation from the Land Titles Office is required.

Electors wishing to vote by mail must meet the qualifications to vote and register to vote with the District of Squamish election office.

Information for Candidates

  • March 10 – Last day to meet 6-month BC residency requirement for candidates submitting nominations on September 11.
    (A candidate must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before filing nomination documents.)

  • July 2026 – Nomination packages available at the front counter and on the District website. 

  • August 18 – Deadline for voter registration with Elections BC.
    (Voters may still register with their local government)

  • September 1 at 9 a.m. – Nomination period starts 
  • September 11 at 4 p.m. – Close of nominations

  • September 18 – Last day to withdraw as a candidate.
  • September 19 – Election campaign period starts

  • October 17 – General voting day and declaration of unofficial results
  • October 21 – Declaration for official results

  • January 15, 2027 – Deadline to file campaign financing disclosure statements to Elections BC

 

The Province of BC provides resources for anyone considering running for local office. Visit their local election website  and check out these videos:

Characteristics of Effective Locally Elected Officials

 

What is Local Government?

 

Testing Your Readiness for Local Office

 

Local Government Decision Making

 

Roles and Responsibilities of a Locally Elected Official

The nomination package will be made available here in early June.

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 general local elections, the following expense limit for candidates during the campaign period applies:

  • Mayor (District of Squamish): $20,479.27
  • Councillor (District of Squamish): $10,275.90
  • School Trustee (Sea to Sky School District) Trustee Election Area 1:  $10,128.30

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 general local elections, the following third-party advertising limits apply:

  • Squamish Electoral Area: To be announced.
  • Sea to Sky School District Trustee Election Area 1: To be announced.

For further information on campaign period expense limits and third-party advertising limits, please contact Elections BC:

Please contact Election BC for questions related to campaign financing or the financial reporting requirements.

For further information about District of Squamish local general election, including the nomination process and voting opportunities, please contact the Squamish Election Office at 604-892-5217 to speak with the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer or find the information on this webpage.

General Information

Elections BC is responsible for managing campaign financing disclosure requirements and maintains the voter list for voter registration and information updates.

The financial disclosure forms for elected officials are publicly accessible, per the Financial Disclosure Act, section 6.  Elections BC now collects and holds/posts the forms for campaign financial disclosure statements. They can be accessed in the Elections BC Financial Reports and Political Contributions database.

Contact Information

Contact the election office to speak with one of the election officials:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 604-892-5217