General Local Election 2026
The next general local election will be held on October 17, 2026.
General local elections are held every four years across British Columbia. In Ucluelet, eligible voters elect:
- One (1) Mayor
- Four (4) Councillors
Voting Days
- Advance Voting: October 7, 2026
- General Voting Day: October 17, 2026
Through general local elections, residents and non-resident property electors choose the representatives who will make decisions and govern on their behalf for the next four-year term.
General local elections are a shared responsibility between local governments and Elections BC.
Elections are governed by the Local Government Act, Community Charter, and Local Elections Campaign Financing Act. The District of Ucluelet administers the local election process and appoints a Chief Election Officer to ensure it is fair, transparent, and accessible.
At the March 31, 2026 Regular Council Meeting, Council appointed Ed Chow as Chief Election Officer and Florence Pelchat as Deputy Chief Election Officer for the purpose of administering the 2026 General Local Election for the District of Ucluelet.
Learn more about how municipal elections work through the resources below:
Nomination Package
The Nomination Period opens on September 1, 2026, at 9:00 am, and closes on September 11, 2026, at 4:00 pm.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to carefully review the nomination package. Nomination forms can be submitted via mail, email, fax or other delivery service, but prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer to file their nomination documents and make the solemn declaration.
Appointments are available during regular business hours throughout the nomination period and can be made by contacting elections@ucluelet.ca.
Candidates do not need to live or own property in the District of Ucluelet to run for office; however, eligibility requirements apply.
Register as a non-resident property elector
There are 2 ways to register:
- In advance by August 25 at 4pm – in person at the District of Ucluelet Office or by emailing elections@ucluelet.ca
- At a voting place on a voting day
To apply, you will need to:
- Complete an application for registration as a non-resident property elector and consent of registered owners form PDF file (882 KB) (if there are multiple owners)
- Provide 2 pieces of identification:
- Both must show your name
- 1 must include your address
- 1 must include your signature
- Provide proof of ownership of the Ucluelet property (such as property tax notice, assessment notice, or certificate of title)
For Voters
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Contact Us
All election related inquiries should be directed to elections@ucluelet.ca.
Or visit us at our office located at:
200 Main Street Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday
8:30AM-12PM | 1PM-4PM