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Candidate Nomination Documents

Nanaimo's General Location Election will be held on October 17, 2026. If you are looking for information on the Provincial Election please visit Elections BC.

View the Declaration of Candidates for the 2026 General Local Election

Want to learn more about candidates running in the 2026 General Local Election? CivicInfo BC publishes contact information and online information such as websites and social media pages that candidates have consented to provide. View CivicInfo BC’s City of Nanaimo candidate information page.

2026 General Local Election Nomination Documents Received

Candidate names are listed below as they will appear on the ballot. If a candidate is endorsed by an elector organization, the name of that organization as it will appear on the ballot is noted in brackets beside the candidate's name.

Candidates for the Office of Mayor

Candidates for the Office of Councillor

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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