District of Lantzville

District of Lantzville 2026 General Local Election

General Voting Day for the 2026 General Local Election is Saturday, October 17, 2026. Voting places are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm local time on General Voting Day.

Eligible voters in the District of Lantzville may vote for Mayor, Councillors, and School Trustee candidates, as applicable.

Ready to vote in the 2026 General Local Election?

Who is eligible to vote?

You can vote in the District of Lantzville General Local Election as a Resident Elector if you are:

a Canadian citizen;
18 years of age or older when you register to vote, or will be 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day;
a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day you register to vote;
a resident of the District of Lantzville on the day you register to vote; and
not disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment, or by law from voting in a local election.

Voting rights in British Columbia local elections are based on Canadian citizenship, residency, and, in some cases, property ownership. There is no corporate or business vote in local elections. Permanent residents and landed immigrants who are not Canadian citizens are not eligible to vote in local elections.

Own property in Lantzville but do not live here?

If you do not live in Lantzville but own property here, you may be eligible to vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector (NRPE).

You may vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector if you:

are a Canadian citizen;
are 18 years of age or older when you register to vote, or will be 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day;
have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day you register to vote;
have owned real property in the District of Lantzville for at least 30 days immediately before the day you register to vote;
are not entitled to register as a Resident Elector in the District of Lantzville; and
are not disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment, or by law from voting in a local election.

If more than one person owns the property, only one owner may vote as the Non-Resident Property Elector for that property. The person voting must be designated in writing by the majority of the registered owners.

A person cannot vote on behalf of a corporation or as a Non-Resident Property Elector based on a property owned wholly or partly by a corporation. Regardless of the number of properties owned in Lantzville, a person may only register to vote once as a Non-Resident Property Elector in the District of Lantzville.

Is your address within the District of Lantzville?

Some residents may have a Lantzville mailing address but live outside the District of Lantzville municipal boundary, including in an electoral area of the Regional District of Nanaimo or within the City of Nanaimo. If your property is not within the District of Lantzville, you will need to vote through the correct local government jurisdiction.

To confirm whether your home or property is within the District of Lantzville, you can:

check who you pay property taxes to — the Province of B.C., the City of Nanaimo, or the District of Lantzville;
use the Lantzville Interactive Map;
use the District of Lantzville Street Address Index - Apr 25, 2026; or
email vote@lantzville.ca.

If your property is located in a Regional District of Nanaimo electoral area, please contact the RDN for voting information.

Regional District of Nanaimo Corporate Administration
6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC
Phone: 250.390.4111
Toll-free: 1.877.607.4111

If your property is located within the City of Nanaimo, please contact the City of Nanaimo for voting information.

City of Nanaimo Legislative Services Office
455 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, BC
Phone: 250.755.4405
Email: elections@nanaimo.ca

Register to Vote

The District of Lantzville uses the Provincial Voters List as the base for the list of resident electors. Residents whose names appear on the List of Registered Electors are automatically registered and are not required to show identification to receive a ballot.

Eligible electors who are not already on the List of Registered Electors may register when they vote, but residents are encouraged to register or update their information in advance.

Elections BC updates the Provincial Voters List using information from voters, ICBC, Elections Canada, and local election officials. Electors can register or update their information on the Provincial Voters List up until 52 days before General Voting Day, which is Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Eligible voters who are not registered in advance may still register at the time of voting. Since the District of Lantzville uses the Provincial List of Electors as the base for the voters list, the District also adds Non-Resident Property Elector registrations and new Resident Elector registrations for qualified electors not shown on the Provincial list.

Use Elections BC's online voter registration system to:

register to vote or check if you are already registered;
update your voter registration, such as an address or name change; or
register early if you are 16 or 17 years old, so you can be automatically added to the voters list when you turn 18.

Identification Requirements

Identification is not required at the time of voting if your name is on the List of Registered Electors.

Electors registering for the first time must provide two pieces of identification that prove identity and place of residence. One piece of identification must include the elector's signature. If neither piece of identification shows the elector's residential address, the elector may be required to make a solemn declaration about their place of residence.

Examples of acceptable identification

B.C. Driver's Licence;
B.C. Identification Card;
Certificate of Indian Status;
citizenship or membership card issued by an Indigenous governing body;
utility bill showing your residential address;
credit card; or
debit card.

Registering as a Non-Resident Property Elector

If you are registering as a Non-Resident Property Elector, you must provide:

two pieces of identification;
proof of the property address or legal description;
proof of ownership, such as a recent title search or title certificate; and
if there is more than one registered owner, written consent from the majority of the owners designating you as the person authorized to vote for that property.

To register at the voting place as a Non-Resident Property Elector, you must complete a Non-Resident Property Elector Registration form and, if applicable, a consent form signed by the majority of the registered owners. You must also provide a recent title search or title certificate to confirm the names on title and confirm that the property is not owned wholly or partly by a corporation.

New Non-Resident Property Elector registrants are encouraged to contact the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer before voting day to confirm that all required forms and documents are complete.

Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer
Phone: 250.933.8081
Email: vote@lantzville.ca

Guide for Electors Living on Reserve

Eligible Indigenous and non-Indigenous electors living on Reserve may be entitled to vote in local government elections. Where you vote depends on whether the Reserve is included within the legal boundaries of a municipality or regional district.

Currently, Nanoose First Nation is not included within the legal boundaries of the District of Lantzville. Residents should confirm with the Regional District of Nanaimo or the Province of B.C. to determine the correct voting jurisdiction before voting.

For more information, please see:

Voter's Guide for Electors Living on Reserve - Ministry of Municipal Affairs

Voting Opportunities

Qualified Resident Electors and Non-Resident Property Electors can choose from several voting opportunities for the 2026 General Local Election, including Advance Voting, General Voting Day, and Vote by Mail.

Advance Voting

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Costin Hall, 7232 Lantzville Road

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Costin Hall, 7232 Lantzville Road

Advance voting is open to all eligible electors. Ballots cast at advance voting are counted after voting closes on General Voting Day.

General Voting Day

Saturday, October 17, 2026
8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Costin Hall, 7232 Lantzville Road

Vote by Mail

Vote by Mail is available for the District of Lantzville 2026 General Local Election.

Electors who wish to vote by mail must complete and submit a Mail Ballot Voting Application.

Mail Ballot Application Form

If your application is complete and you qualify to vote by mail, a mail ballot package will be provided once ballots are available. Additional forms, identification, or a solemn declaration may be required before you qualify to receive a mail ballot package.

If you do not provide an email address or phone number, the District may not be able to notify you of the result of your application to vote by mail or contact you if additional information is required.

Use this form to apply for a mail ballot package for the 2026 General Local Election.

Important Mail Ballot Deadlines

Mail ballot packages are tentatively expected to be available to be mailed after September 23, 2026.
Completed applications for mail ballot packages must be submitted by Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 9:00 am, if you would like the mail ballot package mailed to you by Canada Post.
After 9:00 am on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, completed applications requesting a mail ballot package will not be mailed to the applicant by Canada Post. Mail ballot packages ready for the applicant will be available by pick-up only at District Hall during regular office hours.
Completed mail ballot packages must be received by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer before the close of voting, which is 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Costin Hall.

Pick-up Location

District Hall
7192 Lantzville Road
Lantzville, BC

Pick-up is available during regular office hours. Please plan around statutory holidays and office closures.

How to Receive Your Mail Ballot Package

On the Mail Ballot Voting Application, choose one option only:

mail the package to your residential address;
mail the package to your mailing address;
mail the package to the alternative address listed on your application;
keep the package at District Hall for you to pick up; or
keep the package at District Hall for the person listed on your application to pick up on your behalf.

If someone else will pick up your package, that person must match the information provided on your application, sign the required declaration form, and present two pieces of identification when picking up the package.

Returning Your Completed Mail Ballot Package

Completed mail ballot packages must be received by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer before the close of voting at 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

On advance voting days and General Voting Day, you may return your completed mail ballot package to Costin Hall from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

All other completed mail ballot packages must be returned by Canada Post with delivery to Costin Hall or delivered in person to District Hall, 7192 Lantzville Road, Lantzville, BC, during regular office hours.

The District is not responsible for Canada Post delays. Please allow enough time for both delivery of the package to you and the return of the completed package to the District. Return postage is the responsibility of the applicant.

You are responsible for ensuring your completed mail ballot package is received on time.

Mail Ballot Voting Instructions

Please read these instructions and submit any questions when applying to vote by mail, before receiving your mail ballot package.

Follow these steps carefully. Your ballot cannot be counted unless the required envelopes and declaration are completed correctly and the completed package is received before the close of voting on General Voting Day.

Step 1 - Mark your ballot and seal it in Secrecy Envelope 1

Mark your ballot with a pen by completely filling in the oval beside your chosen candidate(s) or response. An X is also accepted.
Do not vote for more candidates than are to be elected for an office, as shown on the ballot. You may choose to vote for less..
If you receive a school trustee ballot, and are eligible to vote for school trustee, mark the candidate(s) on the ballot the same way.
Do not place any marks near the black timing marks on the sides of the ballot. Timing marks are needed for the vote tabulator to read the ballot.
When you are finished, fold the ballot or ballots and place them in Secrecy Envelope 1. Seal Secrecy Envelope 1.

Step 2 - Place Secrecy Envelope 1 in Certification Envelope 2

Place the sealed Secrecy Envelope 1 inside Certification Envelope 2.
Seal Certification Envelope 2.
Complete, sign, and date the Certificate of Identity and Eligibility to Vote by Mail printed on Certification Envelope 2.

Step 3 - Place Certification Envelope 2 in Return Envelope 3

Place the sealed Certification Envelope 2 inside Return Envelope 3.
Seal Return Envelope 3.
Write your return address in the top left corner of Return Envelope 3.
Mail or deliver Return Envelope 3 as soon as possible. If mailing, affix sufficient postage.
Your completed ballot package must be received by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer before the close of voting at 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Before You Return Your Package

Ballot is marked only in the voting ovals.
Ballot is sealed in Secrecy Envelope 1.
Secrecy Envelope 1 is sealed inside Certification Envelope 2.
Certificate of Identity and Eligibility to Vote by Mail is completed, signed, and dated on Certification Envelope 2.
Certification Envelope 2 is sealed inside Return Envelope 3.
Return Envelope 3 is sealed and includes your return address.

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Notice

Personal information collected on the Mail Ballot Voting Application is collected under sections 26(a) and 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for the mail ballot voting process for the 2026 General Local Election, pursuant to section 110 of the Local Government Act. Questions about the collection and use of this information may be directed to the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer, District of Lantzville, vote@lantzville.ca.

Voting by internet or telephone is not permitted in local elections.

Do you need assistance to vote?

The District of Lantzville is committed to making voting as accessible as reasonably possible.

Accessible voting place: The voting place at Costin Hall, 7232 Lantzville Road, is wheelchair accessible.

Curbside voting: If you can travel to the voting place but are unable to enter the voting place because of a physical disability or impaired mobility, you may request curbside voting.

To request curbside voting:

call the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250.933.8081; or
have someone enter the voting place and ask for curbside voting on your behalf.

Election officials will bring a ballot to you, wait while you mark the ballot, and return the ballot to the voting place to be placed in the vote counting unit.

Assistance marking your ballot: You can ask an election official, friend, or relative to help you if you are unable to mark your own ballot. The person assisting you must first make a solemn declaration that they will preserve the secrecy of the ballot, mark the ballot as you instruct, and not attempt to influence how you vote.

Translation assistance: You may bring someone to assist you if you need a translator. The translator must make a solemn declaration that they are able to translate and will do so to the best of their ability.

Electors who may require assistance because of a disability, physical challenge, mobility barrier, or other accessibility need are invited to contact the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer as soon as possible so the District can help facilitate their voting experience.

Note: Candidates, candidates' representatives, and financial agents must not assist electors.

How do you mark the ballot?

After signing the voting book and declaring that you are eligible to vote and have not already voted in this election, you will receive your ballot. Please proceed to a voting booth to mark your ballot.

The names of the candidates for Mayor, Councillor, and School Trustee, as applicable, will be listed alphabetically by last name.

The District of Lantzville uses an automated vote counting system. Votes marked on the ballot are read by an optical scanning device in the vote counting unit.

Please follow the instructions on the ballot and completely fill in the oval next to the candidate or candidates of your choice using the marking pen provided. An X is also accepted if it clearly indicates your choice. Do not place any marks near the black timing marks on the sides of the ballot, as the timing marks are needed for the vote tabulator to read the ballot.

You may vote for fewer candidates than the number of seats available. This is called undervoting, and your ballot will still be counted.

If you make a mistake or spoil your ballot, ask an election official for a new ballot.

After marking your ballot, place it in the secrecy folder or hold it so the ballot is not visible. Proceed to the vote counting unit and place your ballot face down as instructed. Please wait to confirm that your ballot has been accepted.

If the vote counting unit does not accept your ballot, an election official will assist you. You may be given the opportunity to return the spoiled ballot and receive a new ballot.

Voting Day Rules and Regulations

Please follow these rules at all voting opportunities:

No campaigning within 100 metres of the voting place. Election Sign Regulations here
No displaying signs, advertisements, bumper stickers, posters, buttons, flyers, or other materials that support or oppose a candidate within 100 metres of the voting place.
No influencing voters within 100 metres of the voting place.
Voting is by secret ballot.
Do not talk about how you or someone else voted inside the voting place.
Do not display your marked ballot.
Only one person is permitted in a voting booth, unless assistance has been formally requested.
No vote buying or intimidation.
Do not sign a false statement or declaration.
Do not take photos or videos of a ballot. Please turn off cameras, phones, and recording devices before entering the voting place.

Children and future voters are welcome at the voting place when accompanied and closely supervised by an adult.

Voters