Election
Local Government Election Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022
Town of Princeton residents have the opportunity to vote on:
- 1 Mayor
- 4 Councillors
Voting will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2022 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
New for 2022
There are new campaign financing and advertising rules for the 2022 General Local Elections that candidates, elector organizations, and third-party advertisers need to be aware of.
Key changes include:
- Elector organizations must register with Elections BC in order to endorse a candidate, receive a campaign contribution, or incur an election expense. Read more about new rules for elector organizations.
- Sponsorship contribution limits apply to contributions made by eligible individuals to third party sponsors.
- During the pre-campaign period beginning on July 18, 2022, third party advertising rules apply.
- All election advertising during the pre-campaign period must include an authorization statement.
If you have any questions about the campaign financing and advertising rules in local elections, contact us at 1-800-661-8683 or electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca.
Expense limits
Expense limits for candidates and third party advertising sponsors in the 2022 General Local Elections are now available. See the links below.
- Expense limits for candidates (2022 General Local Elections)
- Expense limits for third party advertising sponsors (2022 General Local Elections)
Key Election Dates
For a full list of Key Dates - Click Here
Election period | Saturday, January 1, 2022 – Friday, September 16, 2022 |
Nomination period | Tuesday, August 30, 2022 – Friday, September 9, 2022 |
Pre-campaign period | Monday, July 18, 2022 – Friday, September 16, 2022 |
Campaign period | Saturday, September 17, 2022 – Saturday, October 15, 2022 |
Advanced Voting Day | Wednesday, October 5, 2022 |
General Voting Day | Saturday, October 15, 2022 |
Campaign financing disclosure statement filing deadline | Friday, January 13, 2023 |
Campaign financing disclosure statement late filing deadline with $500 late filing fee | Monday, February 13, 2023 |
Nomination Packages will be available for pick up at Town Hall starting July 22nd, 2022, at 9:00 AM
Elections Staff
Carrie Kassa Chief Election Officer / Manager 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
Candidate's Guide to Local Elections
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
2022 General Local Election Resources - Ministry of Municipal Affairs