Town of Princeton

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 available on BC Election website on May 31, 2026. 

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 Information Webpage

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

Elections BC Website

British Columbia – General Local Elections webpage

Thinking about running for Local Office – brochure