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    BC Municipal Elections 2026: Candidates in 20 Cities

    Voters in British Columbia's 20 biggest cities head to the polls on Saturday, October 17, 2026 . Compare 115 mayoral and council candidates below: each profile covers education, experience, business background, income disclosure status, positions on key issues, and a left-right lean rating — all sourced and linked.

    Election daySaturday, October 17, 2026
    Cities20
    Candidates profiled115

    Browse candidates by city

    Vancouver5 mayoral · 9 profilesSurrey7 mayoral · 10 profilesBurnaby6 mayoral · 12 profilesRichmond7 mayoral · 10 profilesAbbotsford4 mayoral · 4 profilesCoquitlam3 mayoral · 3 profilesKelowna3 mayoral · 8 profilesLangley Township2 mayoral · 2 profilesSaanich4 mayoral · 4 profilesDelta3 mayoral · 3 profilesNanaimo4 mayoral · 4 profilesKamloops6 mayoral · 6 profilesChilliwack4 mayoral · 4 profilesVictoria8 mayoral · 12 profilesMaple Ridge2 mayoral · 2 profilesNorth Vancouver District4 mayoral · 4 profilesNew Westminster2 mayoral · 2 profilesPrince George9 mayoral · 9 profilesPort Coquitlam3 mayoral · 3 profilesNorth Vancouver City4 mayoral · 4 profiles

    Frequently asked questions

    When is the 2026 BC municipal election?

    General voting day is Saturday, October 17, 2026. Voters elect mayors, councillors, school trustees and regional district directors across British Columbia.

    How are candidates' political leanings rated?

    Each candidate is placed on a 1–10 left-right scale based on party affiliation and published platform positions, with a written reasoning for every rating.

    Which BC cities are covered?

    All 20 of BC's largest municipalities: Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Kelowna, Langley Township, Saanich, Delta, Nanaimo, Kamloops, Chilliwack, Victoria, Maple Ridge, North Vancouver District, New Westminster, Prince George, Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver City.