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2026 General Local Election – Saturday, October 17, 2026
About the Election
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is holding the 2026 general local election for eligible voters in Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I , J and K.
Eligible voters in these areas will vote for a Director for their specific area, as well as in the School District No. 8, School District No. 10 and School District No. 20 trustee election.
Electoral Area Directors advocate for residents on the Regional Board and work collaboratively to make decisions about local and regional services.
If your community is Castlegar, Creston, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, New Denver, Salmo, Silverton, or Slocan, visit your municipal website for local election information and updates.
I want to vote
Find voting dates, locations, voter, eligibility, identification requirements and mail ballot information.
I want to run
Learn about candidate eligibility nomination requirements and importand deadlines.
I want to work the election
Learn about paid election worker opportunities.
Key Dates
| Nomination Period | September 1 to September 11, 2026 |
| Declaration of Candidates | September 11, 2026 |
| Mail Ballot Voting Packages Available | September 17 to October 14, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. |
| Campaign Period Begins | September 19, 2026 |
| Advance Voting Day | October 7, 2026 |
| Advance Voting Day | October 14, 2026 NOTE: This date will be determined after the declaration of candidates on September 11, 2026. |
| Deadline for Mail Ballot Votes | October 17, 2026 @ 8:00 p.m. |
| General Voting Day | October 17, 2026 |
Elections News
Election workers play an important role in ensuring residents can cast their ballot with confidence.
CONTACT US: Have questions or want to learn more about the 2026 General Local Election?
Contact Information
For General Local Election Information
Tom Dool, Chief Elections Officer
250.352.8173
Contact Information
For General Local Election Information
Angela Lund, Deputy Chief Election Officer
250.352.8160