General Election 2026

Election 2026: Your Community, Your Vote

General local elections in Central Saanich are held every four years.

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For more information about School Trustees, visit Trustee Elections | Saanich Schools

Mail Ballots are available to those unable to attend the above days. 

ActivityDate
Candidate information sessionJuly 30, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 p.m. Greenglade Community Centre, 2151 Lannon Way, Sidney, B.C. More information
Nomination packagesAvailable by contacting elections@csaanich.ca or coming in person to Municipal Hall
Candidate nomination periodSeptember 1–11, 2026
Declaration of CandidatesSeptember 11, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Deadline to withdrawal of candidatesSeptember 18, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Start of Campaign PeriodSeptember 19, 2026
Advance votingOctober 7 and October 14, 2026
Election DaySaturday, October 17, 2026
Declaration of Official Election ResultsOctober 21, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Inaugural Council MeetingNovember 2, 2026
Campaign Financial Disclosure Statement filing deadlineJanuary 15, 2027

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding the upcoming election, please contact:

Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer at elections@csaanich.ca.