2026 Election

Anmore’s next General Local Government Election will take place in October 2026.

In British Columbia, general local government elections take place every four years on the third Saturday in October.

These elections provide residents with a direct way to participate in local democracy by choosing the individuals who will represent the community and make decisions on their behalf for municipal government and the local school district during the next term.

Eligible residents of the Village of Anmore will have the opportunity to elect one Mayor, four Councillors, and one School Trustee (Anmore-Belcarra).

The Mayor, Councillors, and School Trustee will serve a four-year term from 2026 to 2030. Voters can participate on Election Day, Saturday, October 17, 2026, or take advantage of advance voting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, as well as voting by mail.

This page will be regularly updated with important information, including candidate details, voting locations, and instructions for mail ballots, to help residents stay informed and fully participate in shaping our community’s future.

Visit Elections BC to learn more about voter eligibility and to:

  • Register to vote if you are 18 years of age or older

  • Update your voter details, including your residential or mailing address

  • Enroll on the List of Future Voters if you are 16 or 17 years old

Milestone Date
Election period begins January 1, 2026
Expense limits published May 31, 2026
Pre-campaign period begins July 20, 2026
Deadline to apply to register an elector organization July 31, 2026
Deadline for voter registration with Elections BC

(Voters may still register with the Village)

 August 18, 2026
Nomination period begins September 1, 2026
Close of nominations September 11, 2026
Campaign period begins September 19, 2026
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Village office is closed) September 30, 2026
Advanced Voting Opportunity October 7, 2026
Thanksgiving Day (Village Office is closed) October 12, 2026
General Voting Day October 17, 2026
Inaugural Council Meeting November 3, 2026

Candidate information: Candidate Information | Elections BC

Candidate expense limits: Candidate Expense Limits | Elections BC

Information sessions: Information Sessions | Elections BC

As we near the beginning of the pre-campaign period on July 20, Elections BC thought that it would be helpful to share a few reminders regarding election advertising. Election advertising may include any public communication that directly or indirectly promotes or opposes a candidate or elector organization during the pre campaign period or campaign period (July 20 – October 17, 2026). In the campaign period (September 19 – October 17, 2026), election advertising also includes public communications that take a position on an issue associated with a candidate or elector organization.

Most election advertising must contain an authorization statement. Authorization statements must include the name of the financial agent, and either a B.C. phone number, email address or mailing address for the financial agent and include an indication that it was authorized. For example: Authorized by John Smith, financial agent, 604-123-4567.

Online advertising, such as a paid social media post, does not need to include an authorization statement if the ad includes a direct link to a webpage that contains it.

For more information regarding election advertising, see Election Advertising – Quick Reference Sheet

Resources

Elections BC

Local Government Act – Electors & Elections

Stay Tune For Updates

Closer to the election, we will update with candidate information guides and voter information.

Running for Office?

Individuals who wish to seek local government office in a general local election must meet eligibility requirements in order to be nominated.

Provincial legislation also outlines the rules governing election campaigns, campaign financing, and how candidates may promote their candidacy.

Learn more here.

Candidate Expense Limits

All candidates have expense limits that apply during the campaign period.

Each election area and office has its own limit, which is based on the office and population of the election area. You can view election area expense limits here. These limits apply to the 2026 General Local Elections and all subsequent by-elections.

View the limits below or download the limits here: PDF | CSV

Expense Limit for Anmore as of June 23, 2026: