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2026 General Local Election: I want to vote
Your Voice Matters. Your Vote Counts. Your Community Benefits.
The RDCK general local election is for eligible voters in Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I , J and K.
By voting, you help influence the future of your community. Electoral Area Directors are your voice on the Regional Board, helping guide decisions on services and priorities.
On this page
Am I eligible and where to register?
Voting dates and locations
Vote by mail
Learn about the Candidates
Voter FAQ
What you need to know to vote
You may be eligible to vote if you:
- are 18 or older on general voting day
- are a Canadian citizen
- have lived in British Columbia for at least six months immediately before registering
- live in the applicable electoral area when registering
- are not disqualified by law
Detailed voter eligibility information regarding Resident and Non-Resident electors is available on the Province of British Columbia website, click the link below.
Provincial Voter Eligibility Information (Resident and Non-Resident)
You have until August 18, 2026 to register to be on the Provincial Voters List. Please visit Elections BC Voter Registration webpage at Elections BC – Online Voter Registration.
If you have not registered to be on the Provincial Voters List by August 18, 2026, you can register at the polls on advanced or general polling day.
To avoid having to fill out the registration forms on the advanced or general voting days, you can fill them out and have them ready for the Election Officials to review by downloading and printing the forms below. Non-Resident property owners must fill out Form 7-2 and if there are multiple owners will need to fill out Form 7-3 as well.
RESIDENT FORM 200M
Click here
NON-RESIDENT FORM 7-2
Click here
NON-RESIDENT (MULTIPLE OWNERS) FORM 7-3
Click hereAdvanced Voting Day
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Additional Advanced Voting Day for Electoral Area H
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
General Voting Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Voting Stations for each Electoral Area and School Trustee Election
| ELECTORAL AREAS ** (AV) = Advanced Vote (GE) = General Election | SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 8 ** (AV) = Advanced Vote (STE) = School Trustee Election |
| Area A Boswell Community Hall – 12374 Boswell Road, Boswell, BC (GE) Crawford Bay Community Hall – 16232 Wadds Road, Crawford Bay, BC (AV) & (GE) Creston Community Complex – 312-19th Avenue North, Creston, BC (AV) & (GE) Riondel Community Centre – 1511 Eastman Avenue, Riondel, BC (GE) | Area 2 Blewett Elementary School – 2665 Blewett Road, Nelson, BC (STE) RDCK Office – 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC (AV) & (STE) Salmo Community Centre – 206 7th Street, Salmo, BC (AV) & (STE) Taghum Community Hall – 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, BC (STE) Ymir Community Hall – 7210 1st Avenue, Ymir, BC (STE) |
| Area B Creston Community Complex – 312-19th Avenue North, Creston, BC (AV) & (GE) Erickson Elementary School – 3523 Highway 3, Erickson, BC (GE) Yahk Community Hall – 8790 Railway Avenue, Yahk, BC (AV) & (GE) | Area 5 Creston Community Complex – 312-19th Avenue North, Creston, BC (AV) & (STE) Erickson Elementary School – 3523 Highway 3, Erickson, BC (STE) West Creston Community Hall – 1350 W Creston Road, Creston, BC (AV) & (STE) Yahk Community Hall – 8790 Railway Avenue, Yahk, BC (AV) & (STE) |
| Area C Creston Community Complex – 312-19th Avenue North, Creston, BC (AV) & (GE) West Creston Community Hall – 1350 W Creston Road, Creston, BC (AV) & (GE) | Area 7 Argenta Community Hall – 1024 Argenta Rd, Argenta, BC (STE) Kaslo Legion Hall – 403 5th Street, Kaslo, BC (AV) & (STE) Lardeau Valley Community Centre – 13435 Hwy 31, Meadow Creek, BC (AV) & (STE) |
| Area E Balfour Community Hall – 534 Charles Street, Balfour, BC (AV) & (GE) Blewett Elementary School – 2665 Blewett Road, Nelson, BC (GE) Procter Community Hall – 246 3rd Street, Procter, BC (GE) RDCK Office – 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC (AV) & (GE) | |
| Area G Salmo Community Centre – 206 7th Street, Salmo, BC (AV) & (GE) Ymir Community Hall – 7210 1st Avenue, Ymir, BC (GE) | |
| Area H Bosun Hall (New Denver) – 710 Bellevue Street, New Denver, BC (AV – Oct 7 & 14) & (GE) Crescent Valley Community Hall – 1385 Hwy 6, Crescent Valley, BC (AV – Oct 7) & (GE) Hills Fire Hall – 4480 Hwy 6, New Denver, BC (GE) Slocan Valley Legion Hall – 502 Harold Street, Slocan, BC (GE) Winlaw Community Hall – 5897 Hwy 6, Winlaw, BC (AV – Oct 7 &14) & (GE) | |
| Area I Castlegar Community Complex – 2101-6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC (AV) & (GE) Pass Creek Community Hall – 1989 Pass Creek Road, Castlegar, BC (GE) Tarry’s Community Hall – 1986 Hwy 6, Castlegar, BC (GE) | |
| Area J Castlegar Community Complex – 2101-6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC (AV) & (GE) Harry’s Hall (Ootischenia) – 1119 Columbia Road, Castlegar, BC (GE) Robson Community Hall – 3067 Waldie Avenue, Robson, BC (GE) | |
| Area K Burton Community Hall – 125 Burton Main Road, Burton, BC (GE) Edgewood Legion Hall – 234 Granby Street, Edgewood, BC (GE) Fauquier Community Hall – 117 Oak Street, Fauquier, BC (AV) & (GE) Nakusp Community Complex – 200 8th Avenue NW, Nakusp (AV) & (GE) |
What electoral area do you live in?
Enter your Civic Address in the RDCK – Public Web Map
It is important to know the electoral area you live in and the Director you will be voting for on the General Local Election. “Step 2: Know when and where to vote” will identify the voting stations for each electoral area having a general local election.
NOTE: The Public Web Map for the RDCK does not include which School Districts you live in.
What school district do you live in?
The RDCK’s voting stations will include School Districts No. 8, 10 and 20. “Step 2: Know when and where to vote” will identify the voting stations for each school district having a School Trustee Election.
SD 8 (Kootenay Lake): Serves Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H south of Enterprise Creek.
SD 10 (Arrow Lakes) Area 4 and At Large: Serves Electoral Area H north of Enterprise Creek and Electoral Area K
SD 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) Area 1: Serves Electoral Areas I and J.
Eligible voters in these areas will vote for a Director for their electoral area, as well as in the School District Trustee Election for School District No. 8, School District No. 10 (Area 4 & At Large), and School District No. 20 (Area 1).
All voters must prove their identity and residential address before voting. There are three ways to do this. For a comprehensive list of acceptable documents please go to the Elections BC Website – Voter ID | Elections BC.
The list below shows examples but is not limited to the following:
| Option 1. One of these pieces of ID | Option 2. Two of these pieces of ID | Option 3. Identity can be vouched for by another. The voucher must prove they are |
| •BC Drivers License •BC Identification Card •BC Services Card (with photo) •BC or Canadian issued Government ID that includes your name, photo, and address •Certificate of Indian Status | •BC Care Card •BC Services Card (No Photo) •Birth Certificate •CAF Photo ID •Firearms Possession and Acquisition License •Passport •Metis Nation Citizenship card •BC First Nation Citizenship Card | •a registered voter resident in the voter’s electoral district, or •a spouse, parent, grandparent, adult child, adult grandchild or adult sibling of the voter, or •a person with the authority to make personal care decisions for the voter. |
Voting by Mail
Mail ballot voting packages are available from September 17, 2026 to October 14, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m.
Ballots must be mailed to the RDCK at Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4 by 8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2026.
In the event that ballots cannot be returned by mail they may be hand delivered to 202 Lakeside Drive in Nelson or to the appropriate voting station within the Electoral Area you are voting by Saturday, October 17, 2026 by 8:00 p.m.
To request a mail ballot see the contact information for the elections team at the bottom of the web page. Instructions will be included with your ballot package.
Declared Candidates
Official Declaration of Candidates
Office of Director of Electoral Area A
- Forrest Demman
- Garry Jackman
Office of Director of Electoral Area B
- Roger Tierney
- Danny Turner
Office of Director of Electoral Area C
- Mike Martell
- Kelly Vandenberghe
Office of Director of Electoral Area E
- Lukas Armstrong
- Erin Fitchett
- Landon Veregin
Office of Director of Electoral Area G
- Anna Bundschuh
- Susan Chew
- Nathen Rushforth
Office of Director of Electoral Area H
- Jae Hamilton
- Will Parker
- Kevin Shaw
Office of Director of Electoral Area I
- Bart Agate
- Eric Friesen
- Chris Popoff
Office of Director of Electoral Area J
- Henny Hanegraaf
- Gordon Zaitsoff
Office of Director of Electoral Area K
- Tina Knooihuizen
- Teresa Weatherhead
Declared Candidates – Acclamation
Official Election by Acclamation
Office of Director of Electoral Area D
- Aimee Watson
Office of Director of Electoral Area F
- Tom Newell
What if I own property in the RDCK but do not live there?
Eligible Non-Resident Electors:
- Do not reside in the Electoral Area
- Are registered owners of real property in Electoral Area H for at least 30 days before the day of registration;
- Are 18 years of age or older on general voting day;
- Are Canadian citizens;
- Are residents of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;
- Are not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.
If there are multiple property owners on title only 1 person may participate as a Non-Resident Elector with the consent of the other persons on title. “Step 1: Check whether you are eligible to vote” includes Non-Residential Forms 7-2 and 7-3 that are required to be filled out in order for an elector to vote.
If I am a Ktunaxa resident in the Creston Valley where do I vote?
The Ktunaxa residents that live in the Creston Valley are eligible to vote for the Electoral Area B Director.
Do I need to register before voting?
Eligible voters may register with the province before the “Advanced Electors Registration” deadline of August 18, 2026 (Elections BC – Online Voter Registration) or register at the voting place.
Can I vote at any voting location?
No, electors must vote at the voting locations within the electoral area they are voting. “Step 2: Know when and where to vote” provide details on voting locations.
Does the RDCK run the elections for the School District Trustee?
Yes, the RDCK will run the elections for School District Trustees within the electoral areas. If you reside in a municipality please go to municipal website to see if they are running the School District Trustee Election for their area.
Please visit School District Trustee Election for School District No. 8, School District No. 10 (Area 4 & At Large), and School District No. 20 (Area 1) for more information on the trustee elections.
If you reside in a municipality, please go to municipal website to see if the School District Trustee Elections are taking place in Castlegar, Creston, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, New Denver, Salmo, Silverton, or Slocan.
Important Voter Dates
| Mail ballot voting packages available | September 17 to October 14, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. |
| Advance Voting Day | October 7, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Additional Advance Voting Day for Electoral Area H | October 14, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Deadline for Mail Ballot Votes | October 17, 2026 @ 8:00 p.m. |
| General Voting Day | October 17, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
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