The 2026 General Local Elections will be held on October 17 for all regional municipalities, School Districts No. 5 and 6 and Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK).

Advance voting opportunities were held on October 7 and 13.

A general local election is held every four years so that voters can choose the people who will represent them in local government. In the RDEK, this includes electing Electoral Area Directors and School Trustees.

On general voting day, eligible voters cast their ballots in favour of a candidate to represent their area. The RDEK is responsible for running the elections and providing information about when, where, and how to vote.

Click here for complete information about RDEK and school district elections.

Click on the links below to see biographies for candidates running for office as RDEK Electoral Area Director or School Trustee (in SD 5 Trustee Area 4 or SD 6 Trustee Areas 4 & 5).

Meet the RDEK candidates.

Meet the school trustees candidates.

Consult your municipality’s website for information on the election.

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