Elections

2026 BY-ELECTION

The District of Peachland has declared a By-Election to fill a vacancy on Council.

📣 Start of Campaign Period, February 14, 2026

📣 Declaration of By-Election by Voting, February 16, 2026

Qualifications for Office:

Canadian citizen; and
18 years of age or older on general voting day, March 14, 2026; and
resident of BC for at least six months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and
not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in BC or from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Nomination packages will be available at Municipal Hall during regular business hours starting January 7, 2026.

Make an appointment with the Chief Election Officer to file your nomination papers in person:

Email: elections@peachland.ca
Call: 250-767-2647

Helpful Resources/Information:

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General information on local by-elections and local elections.
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Voters in Peachland may choose to vote by mail ballot instead of voting in person. Mail ballot packages must be requested in advance and will be issued to eligible voters.

Applicants must apply as either a Resident Elector or Non-Resident Property Elector and meet the eligibility requirements for that category. Non-Resident Property Electors must also provide the required consent of registered property owners.

Voters are encouraged to review the Voter Information section for detailed eligibility requirements before submitting their request.

Completed mail-in ballots must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 PM on General Voting Day to be counted. Late or incomplete ballots cannot be accepted.

Electors will register at the time of voting.

Resident electors must produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident electors must produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (ownership), and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

At the time of voting, you will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following qualification requirements:

18 years of age or older on general voting day, March 14, 2026
Canadian citizen
Resident of BC for at least six (6) months before general voting day, March 14, 2026
Current resident of Peachland, OR registered owner of real property in Peachland for at least 30 days days immediately preceding general voting day, March 14, 2026
Not disqualified under the Local Government Act, any other enactment from voting in local elections or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Every four (4) years the District of Peachland holds a Municipal Election where residents elect a Mayor and six (6) Councillors. In Peachland, Council members are elected at-large, which means the Mayor and Council represent the entire population. Peachland does not have a ward system, voters in town may choose up to six (6) candidates for Council, one (1) candidate for Mayor and one (1) School Trustee.

The next general election will be: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Questions?

Chief Election Officer - Jennifer Sawatzky
Deputy Chief Election Officer - Karen Babin
Email: elections@peachland.ca
Telephone: 250-767-2647

January 7	Nomination packages available for pickup from Municipal Hall
January 27	Nomination Period begins at 9:00 AM
February 6	Nomination Period ends at 4:00 PM
February 14	Campaign Period begins
February 16	Declaration of Election by Voting or Acclamation
March 4	Advance Voting Day
March 11	Advance Voting Day
March 14	Advance Voting Day

Elections

2026 BY-ELECTION

IMPORTANT DATES

MEET THE CANDIDATES

ELECTION NOTICES & IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

ELECTION OFFICIALS - WE ARE HIRING

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

MAIL BALLOTS

VOTER INFORMATION

VOTING OPPORTUNITIES

2026 Municipal Election (October 17, 2026)

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