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Election Hub 2026 from the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce: a non-partisan guide to the Oct. 17, 2026 Kamloops municipal election and the Oct. 24, 2026 B.C. provincial election, with every candidate for Mayor, Council, School Trustee, Kamloops Centre and Kamloops-North Thompson, key dates and how to vote.

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Election Hub 2026

Two elections, one week apart. A non-partisan guide to who is running in Kamloops, the key dates and how to vote in each.

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Municipal electionSaturday, Oct. 17Mayor, City Council and School Trustees. Run by the City of Kamloops. days to goOpen the municipal guide Provincial electionSaturday, Oct. 24One MLA for Kamloops Centre or Kamloops-North Thompson. Run by Elections BC. days to goOpen the provincial guide

City of Kamloops general local election

Municipal election Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026

Kamloops voters elect one Mayor, eight Councillors and five School District No. 73 Trustees. The City of Kamloops runs this election.

General voting daySaturday, Oct. 178 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Advance votingOct. 7, 10 and 148 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Vote by mailApplications closed Oct. 1Ballots due at City Hall by 8 p.m. Oct. 17
On your ballot1 Mayor, 8 Councillors, 5 Trustees51 candidates in total

Mark your calendar

Key dates

Every municipal date that matters between now and voting day. Add any of them to your calendar in one step.

  1. 23Sep

    Chamber election forums

    Mayor and Council candidates, livestreamed. Recordings are below.

  2. 1Oct

    Mail ballot application deadline

    Applications to the City were due by 11:59 p.m.

  3. 3Oct

    City information booth

    Kamloops Blazers game, Sandman Centre, 6 p.m.

  4. 7Oct

    Advance voting

    8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Heritage House and McArthur Island

  5. 10Oct

    Advance voting

    8 a.m. to 8 p.m. City information booth at the Kamloops Farmers' Market, 8:30 a.m.

  6. 14Oct

    Advance voting

    8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Heritage House and McArthur Island

  7. 17Oct

    General voting day

    16 voting places, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Unofficial results around 10 p.m.

Dates and times from the City of Kamloops and the Chamber. All times Pacific.

Live now

Held Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026

Watch the Chamber election forums

The Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce and Castanet Kamloops hosted four forums for Mayor and Council candidates. Every candidate in a forum answered the same questions. Each forum is labelled by the time it took place, so you can go straight to the session you want.

Watch the full-day livestream (opens in a new window)Read the Castanet Kamloops coverage (opens in a new window)

Recordings are hosted on YouTube. Candidates spoke in an order set by random draw at each session.

By the numbers

Your ballot at a glance

51

candidates for 14 seats. One Mayor, eight Councillors and five School Trustees will be elected.

Mayor

6 candidates for 1 seat

Council

29 candidates for 8 seats

School trustee

16 candidates for 5 seats

29%

turnout in 2022. 23,218 of 80,025 eligible voters cast a ballot.

Source: City of Kamloops 2022 official results

Understand your local election

Who does what

Local elections decide who runs a specific set of services. Knowing which level of government does what makes it easier to judge what a candidate can deliver.

City of Kamloops

Municipal

  • Building inspection and business licensing
  • Bylaws
  • Community planning and development
  • Kamloops Fire Rescue and municipal RCMP
  • Parks, trails and playgrounds
  • Recreation facilities and programming
  • Road maintenance, transit and snow clearing
  • Water supply and wastewater management
  • Garbage, recycling and organics collection
  • Municipal property taxes and utilities

Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Regional (TNRD)

  • Libraries
  • Regional parks and recreation
  • Regional hospital
  • Regional water and wastewater systems
  • Regional fire departments
  • Rural area planning and development
  • Invasive plants
  • Film commission

British Columbia

Provincial

  • Health care
  • Schools and post-secondary education
  • Housing and social services
  • Justice (court system)
  • Highways, including highways within city boundaries
  • Provincial parks and campgrounds
  • Wildfire response (BC Wildfire Service)
  • ICBC and BC Assessment
  • Provincial income, property and sales tax

Canada

Federal

  • Banking
  • Child benefit
  • Criminal law
  • Employment insurance
  • Foreign affairs
  • Income tax
  • International travel
  • Military
  • National parks
  • Student loans

What a Mayor does

The Mayor chairs council meetings, provides leadership to council, acts as its official spokesperson and gives general direction to municipal officers on behalf of council. The Mayor holds one vote on council, so the office carries leadership and procedural authority rather than the power to decide alone.

What a Councillor does

Councillors consider the well-being and interests of the whole municipality, help develop and evaluate City policies and programs, and take part in council and committee decisions. Together, council sets policy, passes bylaws, approves the budget and guides long-term planning.

What a School Trustee does

Trustees represent the public in the education system. The board of education sets strategic direction, approves the annual budget, hires the superintendent and oversees district policy. Trustees govern as a body, so an individual trustee has no authority on their own.

Sources: City of Kamloops, Who Does What chart (February 2024, selected items); Province of British Columbia guidance on the role of mayor and councillors; BC School Trustees Association.

All 51 candidates on the official ballot

Meet the municipal candidates

Candidates appear in the order of the City's official Declaration of Election by Voting, which is alphabetical by surname. Select Add to my ballot to build a private list of your choices.

Mayor

Voters elect one Mayor, who chairs council and is one of nine votes around the council table.

6 candidates1 seat

No candidate in this race matches your search.

City Council

Voters elect eight Councillors. You may vote for up to eight candidates, or fewer.

29 candidates8 seats

No candidate in this race matches your search.

School Trustees

Trustee Electoral Area 1 is the City of Kamloops, so every Kamloops voter also elects five of the nine trustees on the School District No. 73 board. You may vote for up to five, or fewer.

16 candidates5 seats

No candidate in this race matches your search.

Photograph credits. Candidate photographs come from the candidates' own campaign websites where available, and otherwise from Castanet Kamloops (including Kamloops This Week) and CFJC Today, reproduced with permission. A few photographs date from 2022. Where no photograph is available, the candidate's initials are shown. Hover over any photograph to see its credit.

Plan before you vote

My ballot

Add candidates from the lists above to build your own list. The planner follows the same limits as the real ballot, and you may choose fewer. This is a planning tool only. It is not a ballot and does not record a vote.

Private by design. Your choices are saved only in this browser on this device. They are never sent to the Chamber or anyone else.

Mayor 0 of 1

 

Council 0 of 8

 

School trustees 0 of 5

 

 

Make your vote count

How and where to vote in the municipal election

You do not need to register in advance. Bring two pieces of identification: at least one showing your signature and at least one showing your address. The City of Kamloops is the authoritative source for all municipal voting information.

Who can vote

  • Canadian citizen
  • 18 or older on general voting day
  • Lived in British Columbia for at least six months
  • Lives in Kamloops, whether you rent or own
  • Not disqualified by law from voting

Own property in Kamloops but live elsewhere in B.C.? You may qualify as a non-resident property elector. Extra conditions and documents apply.

Ways to vote

  • General voting day: Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at any of 16 voting places
  • Advance voting: Oct. 7, 10 and 14, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • By mail: apply to the City first

Help is available at every voting place, including assistance marking your ballot, curbside voting and Braille overlays. Ask the Presiding Election Official.

Voting by mail

  • Apply online or with the City's PDF form
  • Applications received after 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1 will not be mailed out; you may arrange to pick up a package at City Hall instead
  • Completed ballots must reach City Hall by 8 p.m. on Oct. 17. Postmarks are not accepted

City vote by mail page (opens in a new window)

Accepted identification for the municipal election

Bring two pieces: at least one with your signature and at least one with your address. A combined B.C. driver's licence and BC Services Card counts as one piece.

  • B.C. driver's licence
  • B.C. identification card (BCID)
  • Photo BC Services Card
  • Non-photo BC Services Card
  • Car insurance papers
  • Social Insurance Number
  • Citizenship card issued by the Government of Canada
  • Property tax notice
  • Credit card or debit card
  • Utility bill, such as cable, electricity, gas, telephone or water
  • Indian Status card
  • Citizenship or membership card issued by a First Nation
  • Citizenship card issued by Métis Nation British Columbia

Accepted at the discretion of the Presiding Election Official:

  • Valid current passport
  • Birth certificate
  • Firearms licence
  • Voter notification card
  • NEXUS card

General voting day locations, Oct. 17

City voting places map (opens in a new window)

Advance voting locations, Oct. 7, 10 and 14

Questions about voting? Contact the City of Kamloops election office at election@kamloops.ca or 250-828-3483.

Quick answers

Common questions about the municipal election

Do I need to register before I vote?

No. You register at the voting place when you vote. A registration clerk records your name and you can then cast your ballot.

Can I vote if I rent?

Yes. Every Kamloops resident who meets the voter requirements can vote, whether they rent or own.

I will be away on Oct. 17. What can I do?

Vote at advance voting on Oct. 7, 10 or 14. Mailed ballot applications closed at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 1; contact the City election office about picking up a package at City Hall instead.

How many candidates can I vote for?

Up to one for Mayor, up to eight for Council and up to five for School Trustee. You may vote for fewer, but not more, than the number to be elected.

Can I get help voting?

Yes. Ask the Presiding Election Official. You may bring someone to help you, including a translator, who will take an oath of secrecy. Braille overlays and curbside voting are available.

Is this the same as the provincial election?

No. The provincial election on Oct. 24 is a separate vote run by Elections BC, with its own voting places, identification rules and mail ballots. See the provincial guide.

When will results be known?

Kamloops counts ballots with electronic voting machines, used in the city since 2003. The City says unofficial results should be available around 10 p.m. on Oct. 17. Local media report results as they come in.

Election night

Results on Oct. 17

Polls close at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. The City expects unofficial results around 10 p.m.

City of Kamloops election page (opens in a new window)

Go deeper

Learn more about the municipal candidates

Independent sources where you can read and hear from every candidate in their own words.

Our role in this election

The Chamber does not endorse candidates

The Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce is a non-partisan organization. We do not endorse, support or oppose any candidate, slate or party in this election.

Every candidate on the official ballot for Mayor, Council and School Trustee appears on this page, in the same format and in the City's official order. Inclusion is not an endorsement. Campaign website links are provided where a candidate has published one, and the content of those sites belongs to the candidates, not to the Chamber.

This page is offered for general information. The City of Kamloops is the authoritative source for the official candidate list, voting places and election procedures. If anything here differs from the City, the City is correct.

Municipal candidate list verified against the City of Kamloops Declaration of Election by Voting, issued Sept. 21, 2026. Page last updated Oct. 5, 2026.

Help keep this guide accurate

Spotted an error, or have an update?

Candidates, campaigns and voters are welcome to send a correction, a campaign website or a photo for the municipal tab. We review every update against official sources before the page changes.

Send an update or correctionOr email events@kamloopschamber.ca

2026 B.C. provincial general election

Provincial election Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026

Each Kamloops voter elects one Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), in either Kamloops Centre or Kamloops-North Thompson. Elections BC runs this election.

Election daySaturday, Oct. 248 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Advance votingOct. 16 to 21Six days, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Vote by mailRequest by Oct. 18Must reach Elections BC before 8 p.m. Oct. 24
On your ballot1 MLA for your riding8 candidates in two Kamloops ridings

Mark your calendar

Key provincial dates

The provincial election was called on Sept. 22, which gives voters about a month. These are the dates to plan around.

  1. 22Sep

    Election called

    Writs issued for B.C.'s 44th provincial general election.

  2. 1Oct

    Advance registration closed

    You can still register when you vote, with your ID.

  3. 3Oct

    Nominations closed

    The candidate list was set at 1 p.m.

  4. 16 to 21Oct

    Advance voting

    Six days, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at any advance voting place.

  5. 18Oct

    Vote by mail request deadline

    Last day to ask Elections BC for a mail-in package.

  6. 24Oct

    Election day

    8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mail ballots must arrive before 8 p.m.

Dates and times set by Elections BC. All times Pacific.

Know your riding

Two ridings cover Kamloops

The city is split between two provincial ridings, also called electoral districts. You vote for one candidate, in the riding where you live.

Kamloops Centre

5 candidates1 MLA

Includes neighbourhoods such as

DowntownNorth KamloopsBrocklehurstAberdeenDufferinSahali, except parts east of Summit DriveThompson Rivers University

Candidates

Kamloops-North Thompson

3 candidates1 MLA

Includes neighbourhoods such as

WestsydeBatchelor HeightsRayleighValleyviewJuniper RidgeDallasBarnhartvaleUpper Sahali, east of Summit Drive

The riding also includes Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc reserve lands, including Sun Rivers, and communities outside the city such as Barriere, Clearwater, Sun Peaks, Monte Creek, Rose Hill and Knutsford.

Candidates

Not sure which riding you live in? Riding lines follow roads and the rail line, so neighbours can be in different ridings. Enter your address with Elections BC to see your riding and voting places.

Find your riding on the Elections BC website (opens in a new window)

Neighbourhood examples are a general guide to the boundaries set in 2023 and used since the 2024 election. Your address on the Elections BC website is the official answer.

Understand your provincial election

What MLAs do

The provincial government is responsible for services such as health care, schools, housing, highways and wildfire response. MLAs make the laws and approve the budget that shape those services.

What an MLA does

Your MLA represents your riding in the Legislative Assembly in Victoria. MLAs debate and vote on provincial laws and the provincial budget, and their constituency offices help local residents with provincial programs and services.

How government is formed

British Columbia has 93 ridings, and each one elects a single MLA. Usually, the party with the most MLAs forms government and its leader becomes Premier. A party needs 47 seats for a majority.

What is on your ballot

You mark one candidate in your own riding. Party names appear next to candidates, and a party leader appears on the ballot only in the riding where they are running.

All 8 candidates in Kamloops ridings

Meet the provincial candidates

Candidates are listed alphabetically by surname within each riding, with party names as listed by Elections BC. Select Choose on a candidate to note your choice.

Kamloops Centre

Voters in this riding elect one MLA.

5 candidates1 seat

  • Annelise Beach

    BC Green Party

    Candidate for MLA, Kamloops Centre

    No campaign website listed

  • Rocky McAfee

    OneBC

    Candidate for MLA, Kamloops Centre

    No campaign website listed

  • Peter Milobar

    Peter Milobar

    Conservative Party

    Candidate for MLA, Kamloops Centre

    No campaign website listed

  • Thaelo Proctor

    Thaelo Proctor

    Independent

    Candidate for MLA, Kamloops Centre

    No campaign website listed

  • Mike Wisla

    Mike Wisla

    BC NDP

    Candidate for MLA, Kamloops Centre

    No campaign website listed

No candidate in this riding matches your search.

Kamloops-North Thompson

Voters in this riding elect one MLA.

3 candidates1 seat

  • Kory Clark

    Kory Clark

    BC NDP

    Candidate for MLA, Kamloops-North Thompson

    No campaign website listed

  • Deborah Friesen

    OneBC

    Candidate for MLA, Kamloops-North Thompson

    No campaign website listed

  • Ward Stamer

    Ward Stamer

    Conservative Party

    Candidate for MLA, Kamloops-North Thompson

    No campaign website listed

No candidate in this riding matches your search.

Photograph credits. Candidate photographs come from Castanet Kamloops and CFJC Today, reproduced with permission. One photograph dates from 2024. Where no photograph is available, the candidate's initials are shown. Hover over any photograph to see its credit.

Plan before you vote

My choice

You vote for one candidate, in your own riding. Choose a candidate above to keep a note of your choice. This is a planning tool only. It is not a ballot and does not record a vote.

Private by design. Your choice is saved only in this browser on this device. It is never sent to the Chamber or anyone else.

My MLA choice 0 of 1

 

 

Make your vote count

How and where to vote in the provincial election

Elections BC is the authoritative source for all provincial voting information, including voting places, hours and accepted identification.

Two separate elections. The City of Kamloops runs the Oct. 17 municipal vote and Elections BC runs the Oct. 24 provincial vote. Each has its own voting places, identification rules and mail ballots, and a ballot for one does not count in the other.

Who can vote

  • Canadian citizen
  • 18 or older on election day
  • Lived in British Columbia for at least six months before election day
  • Registered to vote, or register when you vote

Advance registration closed on Oct. 1. You can still register at the voting place when you vote.

Ways to vote

  • Election day: Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Advance voting: Friday, Oct. 16 to Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • By mail: request a package from Elections BC by Oct. 18. It must reach Elections BC before 8 p.m. on Oct. 24

You can vote at any voting place in B.C. Elections BC lists voting places, hours and accessibility options.

Identification

  • Bring ID that shows your name and current home address, such as a B.C. driver's licence or photo BC Services Card
  • Other combinations of documents are accepted
  • No ID? Ask about having someone vouch for you

Ways to vote and accepted ID, Elections BC (opens in a new window)

Advance and election day voting places

Elections BC: where to vote (opens in a new window)

Questions about provincial voting? Call Elections BC toll-free at 1-800-661-8683 or visit elections.bc.ca.

Quick answers

Common questions about the provincial election

Do I vote in both elections?

Yes, if you are eligible for each. The municipal election on Oct. 17 and the provincial election on Oct. 24 are separate votes, with separate ballots and voting places.

Which riding am I in?

Enter your address on the Elections BC where to vote page. Riding lines follow roads and the rail line, so neighbours can be in different ridings.

Can I vote for Premier?

Not directly. You vote for one MLA candidate in your riding. The leader of the party that forms government becomes Premier, and party leaders appear on the ballot only in their own ridings.

I missed the Oct. 1 registration deadline. Can I still vote?

Yes. You can register at the voting place when you vote. Bring identification that shows your name and current home address.

Can I use my City mail ballot for the provincial vote?

No. City mail ballots are only for the municipal election. To vote by mail provincially, request a package from Elections BC by Oct. 18.

When will results be known?

Elections BC posts preliminary results on election night after polls close at 8 p.m. Some ballots, including many mail ballots, are counted later at the final count, so very close races can change.

Election night

Results on Oct. 24

Polls close at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. Elections BC posts preliminary results as ballots are counted.

Elections BC 2026 election page (opens in a new window)

Go deeper

Learn more about the provincial election

Official information and local coverage of the Kamloops ridings.

Our role in this election

The Chamber does not endorse candidates or parties

The Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce is member based and non-partisan. We do not endorse, support or oppose any candidate or party in this election.

Every candidate on Elections BC's final list for Kamloops Centre and Kamloops-North Thompson appears on this page, in the same format, listed alphabetically by surname. Inclusion is not an endorsement. Campaign website links are added where a candidate has published one, and the content of those sites belongs to the candidates, not to the Chamber.

This page is offered for general information. Elections BC is the authoritative source for the official candidate list, voting places and election procedures. If anything here differs from Elections BC, Elections BC is correct.

Provincial candidate list from the final list Elections BC confirmed after nominations closed on Oct. 3, 2026. Page last updated Oct. 5, 2026.

Help keep this guide accurate

Spotted an error, or have an update?

Candidates, campaigns and voters are welcome to send a correction, a campaign website or a photo for the provincial tab. We review every update against official sources before the page changes.

Send an update or correctionOr email events@kamloopschamber.ca