2026 BY-ELECTION
The District of Peachland has declared a By-Election to fill a vacancy on Council.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
IMPORTANT DATES
| 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 14 | General Voting Day (If Required) |
THINKING OF RUNNING FOR OFFICE?
Qualifications for Office:
- Canadian citizen;
- 18 years of age or older on general voting day;
- resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed;
- 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.
Helpful Resources/Information:
- Thinking About Running for Local Office?
- Additional information for potential candidates can be found here - Running for Local Office.
- General information on local by-elections and local elections.
- Elections BC provides information on Local Elections Campaign Financing.
2026 Municipal Election
Every four years the District of Peachland holds a Municipal Election where residents elect a Mayor and six 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 candidates for Council, one candidate for Mayor and one 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