General Election 2026

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. 
 

Key dates

  • 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 the last week of July 2026 (details to come)
  • 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.