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.

General Election Info:

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

All eligible resident and non-resident property electors of Anmore have the right to vote by mail to participate in the 2026 General Local Elections. The Mail ballot application form will be available on our website and at the Village Hall starting on August 10, 2026. Once your mail ballot application is approved, you can receive your mail ballot package via regular mail, or you can pick it up at the Village Hall.

We are hoping to receive our ballots by September 25, however this date is not guaranteed. We will let you know when ballots are available for pick up, and will mail out others as requested as soon as possible.

Postage for return of mail ballots will be covered by the Village of Anmore, however if an elector decides to courier back their ballot, the elector will be responsible for the costs of the courier. Further instructions will be included in the mail ballot package.

Voters are responsible for returning their ballot on time, either by mail or by dropping off at the Village Hall. Ballots received after 8pm on Saturday, October 17, will not be counted.

Mail Ballots can be returned:

  • By Mail – best to mail before October 1;
  • By Courier to Village Hall – Must be received prior to 4 pm on October 16;
  • In Person at Village Hall during regular business hours prior and to 4 pm on October 16; or
  • In Person at Village Hall during Advance or General Voting Day, between 8 am and 8 pm, to be presented to the CEO/DCEO table.

Please refer to the table below for the key dates for mail ballots. For any questions, please contact Chief Election Officer, Laurie Darcus at elections@anmore.com or 604 830 1987.

Download the Fillable Application for Mail Ballot.

Mail Ballot Dates

August 10, 2026 Mail Ballot Application posted to Anmore Website and begin acceptance of applications.
September 25, 2026 Estimated date for starting to mail out ballots, issue mail ballots from Anmore Village Hall.
September 30, 2026 Recommended last day to submit mail ballot request form – though one can be completed later, as long as we are not  relying on Canada Post. E.g. a person can walk into the village hall, request one, bring it back before the deadline for receiving, or even fill it out on site.
October 16, 2026: 4pm Last day to received mail ballots at the Anmore Village Hall in person or by courier.
October 17, 2026: 8pm Deadline to receive mail ballots to be included in the final ballot count.

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

Interested in Running for Office?

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

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: 


Nomination Package for Municipal Candidates

Nomination Package for School Trustee Candidates

Official notices are published throughout the election process. They contain important information for voters and prospective candidates, including nomination information, voter registration, election deadlines and other legislative requirements.

First Public Notice: 2026 General Local Elections Public Notice (PDF). Information on advance elector registration, elector qualifications, nomination information, campaign period expense limits, third party advertising limits, and other important election-related dates and requirements.

The Village of Anmore is hosting two Candidate Information Sessions for anyone interested in learning more about serving on Council and the nomination process.

Attend either session (both sessions cover the same information):

Date & Time

  • Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Location
Anmore Village Hall Boardroom
2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore

The sessions are open to all members of the public and prospective candidates considering public office in the Local General Election. No registration is required.

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) is hosting an information session for anyone interested in learning more about serving as a school trustee.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 1 p.m.
Education Learning Centre, 1080 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam

Visit the School District No. 43 event page for full details and registration information.

Resources

Elections BC

Local Government Act – Electors & Elections

Nomination Package for Municipal Candidates

Nomination Package for School Trustee Candidates

Upcoming Information Sessions (Visit our Event Calendar)

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.

We also encourage you to view the Public Notice for the 2026 General Local Elections for important information on nomination dates, advance elector registration, qualifications, campaign expense limits and other election-related requirements