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.

Notices

TOWN OF PRINCETON

2026 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AS FOLLOWS:

NOTICE OF NOMINATION

Nominations for the offices of:

Town of Princeton 

One (1) Mayor and four (4) Councillors

AND

Nominations for the offices of:

School District 58 (Nicola Similkameen Electoral Area 1)

Three (3) School Trustees

will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making nominations, including nomination forms at Princeton Town Hall located at 151 Vermilion Avenue, Princeton, B.C. 

Nomination forms are available at the Princeton Town Hall, from July 20^th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to the close of the nomination period.

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria:

• Canadian citizen;
• 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 17, 2026;
• resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed March 10, 2026;
• not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a School Trustee if they meet the following criteria:

• Canadian citizen;
• 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 17, 2026;
• resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed March 10, 2026; and
• not disqualified under the School Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or being nominated for, being elected to or holding office as a trustee, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 general local election, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply:

            Mayor                                                              $12,323.78                  

            Councillor                                                        $  6,161.89

            School Trustee                                                $  6,161.89

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 general local elections, the following third party advertising limits apply:

Town of Princeton

Mayor             $924.28

Councillor        $924.28

School District 58 (Nicola Similkameen Electoral Area 1)

Trustees          $924.28

Cumulative third party advertising limit $184,856.70

For further information on the nomination process, please contact:

Carrie Kassa, Chief Election Officer 250-295-3135

Jeanie Williams, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-295-3135

For further information on campaign period expense limits and third party advertising limits, please contact Elections BC:

Toll-free phone: 1-855-952-0280

 Email: lecf@elections.bc.ca

 Website: www.elections.bc.ca/lecf 

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TOWN OF PRINCETON

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AS FOLLOWS:

LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS

Beginning September 1^st, 2026 until the close of general voting for the election on October 17^th, 2026, a copy of the list of registered electors will be available for public inspection, at the Town Hall Office, 151 Vermilion Avenue, during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. 

Before inspecting the list, a person must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list, make copies, or use the information included in the list except for the purposes of Part 3 – Electors and Elections of the Local Government Act.  

REQUEST TO OMIT OR OBSCURE 

An elector may request that their address or other personal information about them be omitted from or obscured on the list of electors.   The elector must contact the Chief Election Officer or the Deputy Election Officer to make this request

OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR

An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00 pm on September 11^th, 2026.  An objection must be in writing and an objection may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the Town of Princeton and only on the basis that a person whose name appears on the list of electors has died or is not qualified to register as an elector of the Town of Princeton.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, the following persons may be contacted:

Carrie Kassa, Chief Election Officer at 250-295-3135

Jeanie Williams Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-295-3135

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:

Key Election Dates 

Nomination Packages will be available for pick up at Town Hall starting July 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM

Elections Staff

Additional staff positions are available:

• Election officials

Staffing application form

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 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

Elections BC Website

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Launch

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.

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