Election 2026: Your Community, Your Vote
General local elections in Central Saanich are held every four years.
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Questions? Email elections@csaanich.ca or call 236-653-8141.
For more information about School Trustees, visit Trustee Elections | Saanich Schools
Mail Ballots are available to those unable to attend the above days.
| 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 election, please contact:
Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer at elections@csaanich.ca.
Elections Assistant at 236-653-8141.