On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, an advance voting opportunity for the School District 72 school trustee election was conducted in the city of Campbell River. An error in the instructions on the ballots provided by City election officials was discovered after voting had commenced, and upon discovering the error the election officials began verbally advising voters how to properly fill out their ballots. It is possible that some of the ballots filled out before the error was discovered will be found to be invalid for the school trustee portion of the ballot, and if so, will not be included when the election results are determined for the School District 72 election.
Campbell River voters who have not yet submitted their mail ballot should select no more than five (5) School Trustee candidates.
This notice concerns only advance voting for the School District 72 school trustee election conducted by the City of Campbell River on October 7 and mail voting. Advance and mail voting for the 2026 Local Government Election for Mayor and Council of the City of Campbell River and the Strathcona Regional District assent voting question, and advance voting for the School District 72 school trustee election held at other locations, are not impacted.
Maintaining the integrity of the election process remains the highest priority. The Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of Education and Child Care have been contacted with a request that a ministerial order be issued addressing this issue. An update will be provided once that request is responded to. Election officials responsible for conducting the School District 72 School Trustee Election will continue to take all necessary measures to ensure that voting proceedings are conducted in accordance with the governing legislation and applicable election bylaws.
We recognize voters may have questions and appreciate the public's patience while the matter is addressed. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available
The following bylaws are pending October 17, 2026 Referendum. Learn more at:
Posted on September 17, 2026
Strathcona Regional District:
School District 72:
On October 17, 2026 all British Columbians will be heading to the polls to vote for municipal, regional district and school district candidates.
On this page you will find information on candidate eligibility, candidate nominations, local elections legislation and additional video resources. If you are looking for general information regarding rules around campaigning, election financing, etc. please visit the Elections BC website.
Additional information and resources related to the School District No. 72 Trustee Election are available on School District No. 72 website.
Elections for positions on regional boards, municipal councils and school districts are held throughout the Province of B.C. every fourth year on the third Saturday in October.
By-elections are held as necessary to fill vacancies occurring from time to time.
Voting may occur with respect to bylaw approvals or to seek the opinion of electors on a particular proposal. Voting processes of this kind may be held at any time and may be restricted to a particular geographical area.
Serving your community as an elected official is an important public service and can be a rewarding way to contribute to local governance. Individuals choose to run for local office for many reasons, including a desire to participate in local decision-making, share their skills and experience, address community priorities, and help guide the future of their municipality or region.
If you are considering running for local office, it is important to understand the role and responsibilities of an elected official, how you can effectively represent your community, and the potential impact of your decisions. Taking the time to learn about these expectations can help you make an informed decision about candidacy.
The Province of British Columbia provides the resources below to assist prospective candidates. These materials offer practical information and guidance to help individuals better understand the nomination process, eligibility requirements, and the commitments involved before deciding to run for local office.
More details will be posted as they become available.
Nomination period opens: September 1, 2026; closes: September 11, 2026
More details will be posted as they become available.
A person may be entitled to be registered as an elector and vote in local elections and other voting opportunities if they:
Application - Resident Elector
A person who owns real property in a voting jurisdiction but doesn’t reside there, may be eligible to register as a non-resident property elector and vote in that area.
If a property has more than one registered owner a majority of the owners must decide who is entitled to vote for that property.
Property which is registered in a corporate name cannot quality for elector registration or voting.
Application - Non-Resident Property Elector
The Regional District uses the Provincial List of Electors as the basis for its list of qualified electors.
Electors can register to vote at any voting opportunity if not already on the list of registered electors. The deadline to be added to the list of registered electors in advance of the 2026 elections is August 18, 2026. Contact the Regional District for more information.
To register to vote or for more information on the Provincial Voters list, please visit Elections BC website.
Election employment opportunities are now closed. Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in joining the 2026 General Local Election team.