2026 General Local Elections

Election

General local elections in B.C. are held every four years on the third Saturday in October. Our next general local election will be held on October 17, 2026.

General local elections are the most direct way for the public to influence their local government, school district or local governance body by determining the individuals who then make decisions and govern on their behalf following general voting day. 

In Summerland, the following positions are elected:
  ~ 1 Mayor
  ~ 6 District councillors
  ~ 2 school trustees

Voter Information

Check Elections BC for details on who can vote and to:
  ~ Register to vote if you are 18 years or older
  ~ Update your voter information such as your residential or mailing address
  ~ Register for the List of Future Voters if you are 16 or 17 years old

For details on voter eligibility, voting opportunities and dates, identification requirements, and voting locations, click here.

Running for Office

For information on running for office, the nomination process, campaign financing, and candidate resources and forms.

Election Process

The District of Summerland hold elections in accordance with the Local Government Act, the Community Charter and the School Act.





To view the bylaw on Campaign Signs, see section 4.8.