Brunie Brunie
MayorIndependentCandidateCentre-left (4/10)
Lean assessment: Detailed issue positions are being verified — see the interactive tool above.
Nanaimo, BC 2026 Municipal Election Candidates
Incumbent Leonard Krog faces three challengers — Sarah Lovegrove, Anne Marie Dryden (REAL Nanaimo) and Brunie Brunie — for Nanaimo's mayoralty.
Election daySaturday, October 17, 2026
Candidates profiled4
Mayoral race4 candidates
All Nanaimo candidates
Anne Marie Dryden
MayorREAL NanaimoCandidateCentre-right (7/10)
Lean assessment: Detailed issue positions are being verified — see the interactive tool above.
Leonard Krog
MayorIndependentIncumbentCentre-left (4/10)
Lean assessment: Detailed issue positions are being verified — see the interactive tool above.
Sarah Lovegrove
MayorIndependentCandidateLeft (2/10)
Lean assessment: Detailed issue positions are being verified — see the interactive tool above.
Income & assets: 2026 financial disclosure statements are filed with Elections BC about 90 days after election day, so figures are not yet available. Those statements disclose campaign financing, not personal wealth.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running for mayor of Nanaimo in 2026?
The declared mayoral candidates in Nanaimo are: Brunie Brunie, Anne Marie Dryden, Leonard Krog, Sarah Lovegrove. Profiles, issue positions and left-right lean ratings for each are listed above and in the interactive comparison tool.
When is the Nanaimo municipal election?
Nanaimo voters go to the polls on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as part of BC's general local elections. Advance voting dates vary by municipality — check your city's election page.
How do Nanaimo candidates lean politically?
Candidates are rated on a 1–10 left-right scale based on party affiliation and platform. In Nanaimo, the field spans: Centre-left (2), Centre-right (1), Left (1). Use the interactive tool above to compare any two candidates side by side.
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