Candidate Resources:
If you are planning or considering seeking election in the 2026 General Local Election please visit for the most up to date resources and legislation regarding Campaign Advertising and Financing.
- Candidate’s Guide to Local Elections in B.C. 2026
- 2026 Handbook for Local Candidates
- 2026 Guide to Campaign Financing for Local Candidates and Financial Agents in B.C.
- Online Learning
Candidate Information Session Recap HERE .
What is expected by if you are on Council for the District of Clearwater Nomination Information Package
For all other inquiries regarding the 2026 General Local Election you can contact the following:
- Leslie Groulx, Chief Election Officer ph: 672-648-0930 or email elections@docbc.ca
- Byron Johnson, Deputy Chief Election Officer ph: 250-674-2257 or email cao@docbc.ca
A person must meet certain eligibility requirements to be eligible to run for local government office in a general local election. A person running for Council does not have to live or own property in the local government where they are running for office, but must:
- Be 18 years of age or older on general voting day
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before filing nomination documents
- Not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or be otherwise disqualified by law
To run for Council for the District of Clearwater your nomination documents must include two signatures of residents that have a physical address within the municipal boundary.
Nominator:
Prospective candidates for local government office must be nominated by at least two eligible electors from the jurisdiction where the person is seeking election. A nominator must be a qualified elector of the municipality or electoral area (or neighbourhood constituency, if applicable) where the candidate is running.
To nominate a candidate for local office, a nominator must:
- Be 18 years of age or older when they register to vote or will be 18 years of age or older on general voting day
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Have been a resident of B.C. for at least six months before registering to vote
- Be a resident in the municipality or electoral area for which the nomination is being made, or in the case of a non-property resident property elector, own real property in the municipality or electoral area, for 30 days immediately before the day of registration
- Not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law
To run for Council for the District of Clearwater your nomination documents must include two signatures of eligible electors that are either a resident or own property within the District boundary.
The Provincial legislation outlines the rules governing election campaigns, campaign financing, and how candidates may promote their candidacy. For more detailed information on running for office.
Elections BC: Questions on campaign financing and advertising rules should be directed to Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683 or electionbc@elections.bc.ca
Information for Candidates: Important information on campaign financing and advertising rules can be found here.
Nomination Packages: For candidates running for Mayor or Councillor, nomination application is available for download here for pickup at municipal hall at 209 Dutch Lake Road.