The District of Clearwater General Local Election will be held Saturday, October 17, 2026. Local government elections in British Columbia are held every 4 years, with the successful candidates serving the 2026–2030 term.
Election at a Glance
1 Mayor
6 Councillors
4-year term
Advance Voting: October 7, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
General Voting: October 17, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Location: DLCC Gym, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater
Quick Links
- Nomination Package
- Candidate Nomination Forms
- Notice of Nomination
- Candidates
- Election Worker Application
- Election Worker Job Description
- Voter’s Guide to Local Elections in BC
- Elections BC – Candidate Information
- District of Clearwater Elections Bylaw No. 180, 2018
- Notice No-10-2 – Notice of Advanced Voting
Key Election Dates
| DATE | MILESTONE |
|---|---|
| September 1 | Nomination period opens |
| September 11 | Nomination period closes |
| September 19 | Campaign period begins |
| October 7 | Advance Voting |
| October 17 | General Voting Day |
| November 10 | Inaugural Council Meeting |
Thinking About Running for Council?
Candidates may run for Mayor or Councillor.
Candidate Eligibility
You must:
- Be 18+ on General Voting Day
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Have lived in British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before filing nomination documents
- Not be disqualified from voting, being nominated, being elected or holding office
You do not have to live in or own property in Clearwater to run for Council.
Nominations
Candidates require 2 eligible nominators from within the District of Clearwater.
Nomination packages are available:
Download the Nomination Package
or pick up a printed package at:
District of Clearwater
209 Dutch Lake Road
Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
For provincial rules regarding campaigning, advertising and campaign financing, visit Elections BC – Candidate Information or Running for Local Office in BC.
Voter Information
The District of Clearwater uses Voting Day Registration. You do not need to register with the District in advance; eligible voters must provide identification when voting.
Who Can Vote?
You must:
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Be 18+ on or before General Voting Day
- Have lived in BC for at least 6 months
- Not be disqualified from voting
You must also qualify as either:
Resident Elector
Resident of Clearwater for at least 30 days before voting.
Non-Resident Property Elector
Owner of property in Clearwater for at least 30 days before voting.
See the Voter’s Guide to Local Elections in BC for additional information.
Identification Required
Bring acceptable identification when you vote.
The following are deemed to be acceptable identification for the purpose of registering to vote (one piece must contain your signature);
Examples include:
- British Columbia Driver’s Licence;
- a British Columbia Identification Card issued by the Motor Vehicle Branch;
- an Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia;
- a British Columbia Service Card;
- a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form;
- a Social Insurance Card issued by Human Resources Development Canada;
- a Citizenship Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada;
- a Document, issued by the Government of Canada, that certifies that the applicant is registered as an Indian under the Indian Act (Canada), such as a status card;
- a Citizenship or membership card issued by a First Nation;
- a Citizenship card issued by Métis Nation British Columbia;
- a real property tax notice issued under section 237 of the Community Charter;
- a credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution as defined in section 29 of the Interpretation Act;
- a utility bill issued for the supply of electricity, natural gas, water, telephone services or coaxial cable services;
- a Birth certificate; or
- Canadian passport
Where & When to Vote
Advance Voting
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
DLCC Gym
209 Dutch Lake Road
General Voting Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
DLCC Gym
209 Dutch Lake Road
Special Voting Opportunities
Special voting is available to qualified residents, patients and/or staff at the following locations on October 17, 2026:
Evergreen Acres Senior Citizen’s Home Society
9:00–10:00 a.m.
144 Evergreen Place
Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
6:30–7:30 p.m.
640 Park Drive
Election Contacts
Leslie Groulx
Chief Election Officer
elections@docbc.ca
672-648-0930
Byron Johnson
Deputy Chief Election Officer
bjohnson@docbc.ca
District of Clearwater
209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N2
250-674-2257
The District of Clearwater is responsible for administering the local election, including candidate nominations, voting, ballot counting and reporting election results.