Election 2026: Your Community, Your Vote
General local elections in Central Saanich are held every four years.
General Voting Day
October 17, 2026
8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Residents may choose to vote at:
- Central Saanich Municipal Hall, 1903 Mt Newton Cross Road
- Brentwood Elementary, 7085 Wallace Drive
- Keating Elementary, 6843 Central Saanich Road
Advance Voting Days
Wednesday, October 7 and 14, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Municipal Hall, 1903 Mt Newton Cross Rd
You will be able to cast a vote for a 4-year office term (2026-2030) for:
• MAYOR (1 to be elected)
• COUNCILLOR (6 to be elected)
• SCHOOL TRUSTEE (2 to be elected) for School District No. 63
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 |
| Nomination packages | Available by contacting elections@csaanich.ca or coming in person to Municipal Hall |
| Candidate nomination period | September 1–11, 2026 |
| 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.