Election 2026: Your Community, Your Vote
General local elections in Central Saanich are held every four years.
Questions? Email elections@csaanich.ca or call 236-653-8141.
To learn more about School Trustee candidates, visit the Saanich Schools Trustee Elections page and CivicInfo BC for candidate contact information and website links.
Mail Ballots are available for pickup for voters who previously submitted a request and have been notified that their ballot is ready. Completed mail ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 17.
| Activity | Date |
| Candidate information session | July 30, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 p.m. Greenglade Community Centre, 2151 Lannon Way, Sidney, B.C. More information |
| Candidate nomination period | September 1–11, 2026 The nomination period for the 2026 General Local Election has closed |
| Declaration of Candidates | September 11, 2026, 4:00 p.m. |
| Deadline to withdrawal of candidates | September 18, 2026, 4:00 p.m. |
| Start of Campaign Period | September 19, 2026 |
| Advance voting | October 7 and October 14, 2026 |
| Election Day | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| Declaration of Official Election Results | October 21, 2026, 4:00 p.m. |
| Inaugural Council Meeting | November 2, 2026 |
| Campaign Financial Disclosure Statement filing deadline | January 15, 2027 |
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding the upcoming municipal election, please contact:
Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer at elections@csaanich.ca.
Elections Assistant at 236-653-8141.
For information about the upcoming provincial election, please contact Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683