District of Lantzville 2026 General Local Election - Candidate Information

The next District of Lantzville General Local Election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

The purpose of the 2026 General Local Election is to elect:

  • one Mayor; and
  • four Councillors.

Those elected will serve a four-year term. The District of Lantzville will also participate in the local School Trustee election, which will be on the same ballot, as applicable.

Local governments are responsible for administering local elections, including receiving nomination documents, running voting opportunities, counting ballots, and reporting election results. Elections BC is responsible for administering campaign financing and election advertising rules under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.

Thinking about running for office?

To be eligible as a candidate in the 2026 General Local Election for the office of Mayor or Councillor, you must meet the following criteria at the time your nomination documents are filed:

  • be a Canadian citizen;
  • be 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day, Saturday, October 17, 2026;
  • have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before filing nomination documents; and
  • not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia, from being nominated for office, from being elected to office, or from holding office.

There is no requirement for a candidate to be a resident or property owner in the District of Lantzville.

Who may be disqualified from running?

A person may be disqualified from being nominated for, elected to, or holding office on a local government if they fall within certain categories, including if they:

  • are a Judge of the Provincial Court, Supreme Court, or Court of Appeal;
  • are an employee or salaried officer of the District of Lantzville or the Regional District of Nanaimo, unless a leave of absence is taken to run for office and the person agrees to resign if elected;
  • are a federal public service employee and have not first requested and obtained any required permission from the Public Service Commission of Canada;
  • have been convicted of an indictable offence and are in custody or in prison;
  • have been found guilty of an election offence and are prohibited from holding office;
  • are involuntarily confined to a psychiatric facility or other institution;
  • have been disqualified for failing to file a required campaign financing disclosure statement in a previous election;
  • have been disqualified for failing to make an oath of office;
  • have been disqualified for failing to attend local government meetings in the manner and frequency required by legislation; or
  • are otherwise disqualified by law.

This information is provided as a general summary only. Prospective candidates are responsible for confirming their own eligibility and should seek independent legal advice if they are unsure whether they are qualified to run for office.

Before filing nomination papers

Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the election resources available from the District of Lantzville, the Province of British Columbia, and Elections BC before filing nomination documents.

The District of Lantzville can answer questions about nomination packages, filing nomination documents, voting opportunities, and local election administration. Elections BC can answer questions about campaign financing, election advertising, contribution limits, expense limits, campaign accounts, elector organizations, third-party sponsors, and disclosure statements.

Candidate Information Sessions

Prospective candidates are encouraged to attend a Candidate Information Session before filing nomination documents. Sessions are hosted by District of Lantzville election staff and will cover important details about the election process, candidate responsibilities, and the duties and time commitments of municipal elected officials.

Pre-Nomination Candidate Information Session

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
6:00 pm
Council Chamber, Municipal Hall
7192 Lantzville Road, Lantzville, BC

Candidate Information Session

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
6:00 pm
Council Chamber, Municipal Hall
7192 Lantzville Road, Lantzville, BC

Nomination Packages

Nomination packages will be available starting Friday, July 31, 2026, at Municipal Hall during regular office hours. Packages may also be posted on this page when available.

Municipal Hall
7192 Lantzville Road
Lantzville, BC
Regular office hours: Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays

Nomination Period

Nomination documents can only be filed with the Chief Election Officer during the nomination period.

Nomination Period Opens:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 9:00 am

Nomination Period Closes:
Friday, September 11, 2026, at 4:00 pm

Early or late nomination documents cannot be accepted.

To book an appointment to file nomination documents, email vote@lantzville.ca or call 250.933.8082 or 250.933.8081.

How to file nomination documents

Nomination documents may be delivered to the Chief Election Officer:

  • in person;
  • by mail;
  • by email;
  • by fax; or
  • by other delivery service.

For the 2026 General Local Election, nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer before the close of the nomination period. The previous requirement for an original copy of faxed or emailed nomination documents has been removed.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to make an appointment and submit documents early enough for election staff to review the package for completeness before the nomination period closes.

Nomination requirements

Nomination papers must be signed by at least two qualified nominators. A qualified nominator must be an elector who is eligible to vote in the District of Lantzville.

Nomination documents must include a solemn declaration from the person nominated. The solemn declaration may be made:

  • before the Chief Election Officer at the time the nomination documents are filed; or
  • in advance before a lawyer, notary public, or commissioner for taking affidavits in British Columbia.

The District of Lantzville does not require a nomination deposit.

Financial disclosure statement

All candidates must submit a Statement of Financial Disclosure as part of the nomination package. This statement is required under the Financial Disclosure Act and is separate from the campaign financing disclosure statement that candidates must file with Elections BC after the election.

Financial Agent, Official Agent, and Scrutineers

All candidates must have a Financial Agent. A candidate is their own Financial Agent unless another individual is appointed in writing. Candidates may also appoint an Official Agent and scrutineers, as applicable.

Campaign financing and advertising questions should be directed to Elections BC.

Elections BC - Local Candidate Questions
Phone: 1.800.661.8683
Email: electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca

After Nomination Documents Are Filed

A prospective candidate officially becomes a candidate once all required information has been submitted before the close of the nomination period and the person has been declared a candidate by the Chief Election Officer.

After nomination documents are filed, candidate information may be posted on the District's website and shared with Elections BC and CivicInfo BC, as applicable.

Nomination documents and financial disclosure statements are available for public inspection at Municipal Hall during regular office hours from the time they are submitted until 30 days after the election results are declared.

If nomination documents are made available online, personal information such as residential addresses and telephone numbers must be redacted before being posted. Electors may view unredacted nomination documents at the local government office, but they must first sign a declaration confirming that they will only use the information for purposes authorized under election legislation.

Important Candidate Dates

Date Event
January 1, 2026 Election period begins.
May 31, 2026 Expense limits published by Elections BC.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Pre-Nomination Candidate Information Session at 6:00 pm in Council Chamber, Municipal Hall.
Monday, July 20, 2026 Pre-campaign period begins.
Friday, July 31, 2026 Nomination packages available from the District of Lantzville.
Friday, July 31, 2026 Deadline to apply to register an elector organization with Elections BC.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 9:00 am Nomination period begins.
Friday, September 11, 2026, 4:00 pm Nomination period closes. Late nomination documents cannot be accepted.
Friday, September 18, 2026, 4:00 pm Deadline for a candidate to withdraw without Ministerial approval.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 Campaign period begins. Local election signs may not be placed before the campaign period begins.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Candidate Information Session at 6:00 pm in Council Chamber, Municipal Hall.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Advance Voting, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Costin Hall.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Advance Voting, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Costin Hall.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 General Voting Day, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Costin Hall. Campaign period ends at the close of voting.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 Local election signs must be removed within seven days after General Voting Day.
Friday, January 15, 2027 Campaign financing disclosure statement filing deadline with Elections BC.
Tuesday, February 16, 2027 Late filing deadline for campaign financing disclosure statements, with the legislated late filing fee.

Campaign Financing, Advertising, and Expense Rules

Candidates are responsible for understanding and following the campaign financing and election advertising rules under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.

Elections BC administers the rules for:

  • campaign financing;
  • campaign contribution limits;
  • election expense limits;
  • campaign accounts;
  • election advertising;
  • sponsorship information on advertising;
  • third-party sponsor rules;
  • elector organization rules; and
  • campaign financing disclosure statements.

All financial transactions in relation to the election campaign must go through a separate campaign account. Candidates should review Elections BC's Handbook for Local Candidates, local forms, quick reference sheets, guides, and online learning before accepting contributions, incurring expenses, opening a campaign account, or placing election advertising.

For 2026, Elections BC's local candidate contribution information states that eligible individuals may contribute up to the annual local campaign contribution limit. Candidates should always confirm the current limit directly with Elections BC before accepting contributions.

Campaign financing, election advertising, campaign accounts, contribution limits, expense limits, disclosure statements, elector organizations, and third-party sponsor questions should be directed to Elections BC.

Elections BC
Phone: 1.800.661.8683
Email: electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca

Elector Organizations

An elector organization, sometimes called a local political party, may endorse candidates in a local election. Only elector organizations registered with Elections BC may endorse candidates, receive campaign contributions, or incur election expenses.

Elector organizations must follow Elections BC rules for registration, campaign financing, election advertising, expense limits, contribution limits, and financial reporting. The deadline to apply to register an elector organization for the 2026 General Local Election is Friday, July 31, 2026.

For the 2026 General Local Election, candidate endorsement information is included with candidate nomination documents and requires signed consent statements from the candidate and the authorized principal official of the elector organization.

Election Signs and Campaigning

Candidates and campaign teams are responsible for reviewing and following all election sign, campaigning, advertising, and District bylaw requirements.

Local election signs may not be placed before the campaign period begins on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Signs must be removed within seven days after General Voting Day.

Campaigning and election signs are not permitted within 100 metres of a voting place during voting opportunities. This includes signs, advertisements, bumper stickers, posters, buttons, flyers, or other materials that support or oppose a candidate.

On General Voting Day, election advertising must not be transmitted to the public.

Scrutineers and Candidate Representatives

Candidates may appoint scrutineers as permitted under the Local Government Act. Scrutineers must follow election official instructions, sign required declarations, protect the secrecy of the vote, remain in designated areas, and must not interfere with voting or counting proceedings.

Candidates, candidate representatives, and financial agents must not assist electors with marking a ballot or translating voting instructions.

Voting Opportunities

The following voting opportunities are currently scheduled for the District of Lantzville 2026 General Local Election:

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

General Voting Day

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

Other District Documents

Provincial Guides and Resources

Brochures and Guides

Elections BC Candidate Resources

Responsible Conduct and Governance

Legislation, Bylaws, and Policies

Provincial Websites

Contact the Election Office

For questions about nomination packages, filing nomination documents, candidate information sessions, District election procedures, or local voting opportunities, please contact the District of Lantzville Election Office.

District of Lantzville Election Office
Municipal Hall
7192 Lantzville Road
Lantzville, BC
Email: vote@lantzville.ca
Phone: 250.933.8082 or 250.933.8081

For campaign financing, election advertising, campaign accounts, contribution limits, expense limits, disclosure statements, elector organizations, or third-party sponsor rules, please contact Elections BC.

Elections BC
Phone: 1.800.661.8683
Email: electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca

Disclaimer

This page is provided for general information only. Candidates are responsible for reviewing and complying with all applicable legislation, regulations, bylaws, forms, notices, and Elections BC requirements. In the event of any inconsistency between this page and the Local Government Act, the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, the Financial Disclosure Act, the Community Charter, District bylaws, or any other applicable enactment, the legislation and bylaws prevail.

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