Election
Local Government Election Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Town of Princeton residents have the opportunity to vote on:
- 1 Mayor
- 4 Councillors
Voting will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Princeton & District Community Skills Centre, 206 Vermilion Ave
**FREE BUS RIDES TO AND FROM POLLING STATION FOR ALL TOWN OF PRINCETON RESIDENTS ON THIS DAY ONLY**
Please call Princeton & District Community Services Society at 250-295-6666 to arrange for a ride between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm.
General Information
Nomination Packages will be available for pick up at Town Hall starting July 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM
Campaign financing and advertising rules for the 2026 General Local Elections
If you have any questions about the campaign financing and advertising rules in local elections, contact BC Elections at 1-800-661-8683 or electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca.
Expense limits
Expense limits for candidates and third party advertising sponsors in the 2026 General Local Elections will be:
| Mayor | $12,323.78 |
| Councillor | $6,161.89 |
| School Trustee-Area 2 | $6,161.89 |
Key Election Dates
Election period | Thursday, January 1, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026 |
Nomination period | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – Friday, September 11, 2026 |
Pre-campaign period | Monday, July 20, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026 |
Campaign period | Saturday, September 19, 2026 – Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
Advanced Voting Day | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
General Voting Day | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
Campaign financing disclosure statement filing deadline | Friday, January 15, 2027 |
Campaign financing disclosure statement late filing deadline with late filing fee | Tuesday, February 16, 2027 |
Nomination Packages will be available for pick up at Town Hall starting July 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM
Elections Staff
Carrie Kassa Chief Election Officer / Director of Corporate Services Town of Princeton - Town Hall 151 Vermilion Avenue PO Box 670 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 Phone: (250) 295-3135 | Jeanie Williams Deputy Chief Election Officer / Manager of Accounting and Human Resource Services |
Additional staff positions are available:
- Election officials
Please submit the above application form to Chief Election Officer, Carrie Kassa via email to: ckassa@princeton.ca or dropped off to Town Hall, 151 Vermilion Avenue, Princeton BC.
Candidate Information
| Filer type | Resource | Summary |
| Candidate | Guide for Local Elections Campaign Financing in BC for Candidates and their Financial Agents | This guide is for the 2026 General Local Elections. It helps candidates and their financial agents understand their responsibilities and legal obligations under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act (LECFA). |
| Candidate | Candidate Handbook | This handbook answers some of the common questions candidates have during General Local Elections. It is designed to be a day-to-day support for candidates during the election. |
| Elector Organizations | Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in B.C. for Elector Organizations and their Financial Agents | This guide is for the 2026 General Local Elections. It helps elector organizations and their financial agents understand their responsibilities and legal obligations under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act (LECFA). |
| Elector Organizations | Guide to Elector Organization Registration and Deregistration | This guide provides a summary of the elector organization registration and deregistration requirements under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act (LECFA). |
| Elector Organizations | Elector Organization Annual Financial Report Completion Guide | This is a step-by-step guide for preparing and completing elector organization annual financial reports. |
| Local Chief Election Officers | Guide for Local Chief Election Officers | This guide provides information for Local Chief Election Officers about what they need to send to Elections BC during local elections and non-election assent votes. |
| Non-election Assent Voting Advertising Sponsors | Guide for Local Non-election Assent Voting Advertising Sponsors in B.C. | This guide helps non-election assent voting advertising sponsors to understand their responsibilities and legal obligations under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act (LECFA). |
| Third Party Advertising Sponsors | Guide for Local Third Party Advertising Sponsors in B.C. | Coming soon – This guide will help local third party advertising sponsors understand their responsibilities and legal obligations under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act (LECFA). |
Candidate Requirements
To be eligible to run for local government office in a general local election or a by-election, a person must have been a resident of B.C. at least six months before filing their nomination documents. They do not have to live or own property in the area where they are running for office.
In addition, a person must:
- Be 18 years of age or older on general voting day
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or be otherwise disqualified by law
A person is ineligible to run for office in a general local election or by-election if they:
- Have been convicted of and sentenced for an indictable offence and are in custody
- Have been found guilty of an election offence, such as intimidation or vote-buying, and are prohibited from holding office
- Are judges of the Provincial Court, Supreme Court or Court of Appeal
- Are involuntarily confined to a psychiatric facility or other institution
- Have been disqualified for specified reasons such as failing to file a candidate disclosure statement in a previous election, failing to make an oath of office, or failing to attend local government meetings in the manner and frequency required by the Community Charter
- Have been otherwise disqualified from being nominated for, elected to or holding office under the Local Government Act, Community Charter, Local Elections Campaign Financing Act or any other enactment or law
For a complete guide to Candidate Eligibility – Click Here
Voter Information
Voter Registration
The Town of Princeton, by bylaw, uses the most current available provincial list of voters prepared by Elections BC rather than maintaining its own voters list. Resident electors whose names appear on the provincial voters list are automatically registered and are not required to show identification in order receive a ballot and vote in a local election.
A person whose name does not appear on the provincial voters list is required to show two pieces of identification (or sign a solemn declaration) before being issued a ballot by the presiding election official.
The names of non-resident property electors are not recorded on the provincial voters list. Non-resident property electors are required to register at the time of voting (same-day registration) and show two pieces of identification, as well as the title of the property in relation to which they are voting.
To register or update your information on the provincial voters list – Click Here
Election Resources
British Columbia – General Local Elections webpage
Thinking about running for Local Office – brochure
Online Learning
The online courses listed below are designed to help explain the rules and requirements under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act for the following regulated participants:
- Elector organizations
- Candidates
- Third party sponsors (coming soon)
We encourage you to start with the test-your-knowledge quiz to identify areas requiring further education. We recommend completing these courses early to support your knowledge building.
Click to launch each relevant course.
Please email electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca if you have any questions.
Online Learning for Elector Organizations
Test Your Knowledge – Financial Agent Quiz
This test-your-knowledge quiz contains questions on topics covered in the local election guides and web courses for financial agents for candidates and for elector organizations. The quiz helps financial agents identify areas they may want to focus on while completing the online courses.
Financial Agent Training for 2026 General Local Elections – Elector Organizations course
This web course is for the 2026 General Local Elections. It helps financial agents of registered elector organizations understand their campaign financing responsibilities, reporting requirements, and legislated rules.
How to Complete your 2025 Annual Financial Report
This brief web course outlines the requirements and instructions for elector organizations and guides financial agents through completing and submitting the annual financial report (AFR) for each calendar year on behalf of their elector organization.
Online Learning for Candidates
Test Your Knowledge – Financial Agent Quiz
This test-your-knowledge quiz contains questions on topics covered in the local election guides and web courses for financial agents for candidates and for elector organizations. The quiz helps financial agents identify areas they may want to focus on while completing the online courses.
Financial Agent Training for 2026 General Local Elections – Candidates course
This web course is for the 2026 General Local Elections. It helps financial agents of candidates understand their campaign financing responsibilities, reporting requirements, and legislated rules.
Online Learning for Third Party Sponsors
Third Party Sponsor Training for 2026 General Local Elections
This web course is for the 2026 General Local Elections. It helps registered third party sponsors understand their responsibilities and legal obligations and outlines the election timeline.