2026 General Local Election
The District of Hope will be holding a General Local Election on October 17, 2026, to fill the following positions:
Mayor – 1 person to be elected
Councillor – 6 persons to be elected
Important Dates:
| January 1, 2026 | Election period begins |
| May 31, 2026 | Expense limits published |
| July 20, 2026 | Pre-campaign period begins |
| July 31, 2026 | Deadline to apply to register an elector organization |
| August 10, 2026 | Nomination Packages available |
| September 1, 2026 | Nomination period begins at 9:00 am |
| September 11, 2026 | Nomination period closes at 4:00 pm |
| September 11, 2026 | Declaration of Candidates after 4:00 pm |
| September 14, 2026 | Mail Ballot Packages are available to request |
| September 19, 2026 | Campaign period begins |
| October 7, 2026 | First Advance Voting Day (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) |
| October 14, 2026 | Second Advance Voting Day (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) |
| October 15, 2026 | Last day to request a Mail Ballot at 4:00 pm |
| October 17, 2026 | General Voting Day |
| January 15, 2027 | Disclosure statement filing deadline |
| February 16, 2027 | Late filing deadline for disclosure statements (with $500 fee) |


