If you live in a municipality, your local government runs its own election. Visit your municipality’s website for voting details and candidate information.
Important dates and notices will be published as the election approaches. Check this web page regularly for updates.
Nomination period: 9:00am September 1, 2026 - 4:00pm September 11, 2026
Declaration of candidates: September 11, 2026
Advance voting days: October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026
General voting day: October 17, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The CRD runs elections for electoral area directors, the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission and the Juan de Fuca Land Use Committee. It also runs elections on behalf of the Islands Trust and various school districts.
Yes. Municipalities run their own local elections. The CRD only runs elections for electoral areas.
For electoral areas, citizens elect one director to the Board during general local elections. For municipalities, each council appoints one or more elected official to the board. The formula is one director for every 25,000 population (or portion thereof). Some municipalities include CRD Director roles on their ballot to help inform the appointment decision made by council.
You can register in advance or at the time of voting, depending on your eligibility.
If you own property in a CRD electoral area and meet eligibility requirements, you can vote.
Candidate details and nomination packages for electoral areas are available on the Candidate Information page.
Preliminary results will be made available on Election Day. Official results are declared shortly after.
Territorial Acknowledgement
The CRD conducts its business within the Territories of many First Nations, all of whom have a long-standing relationship with the land and waters from time immemorial that continues to this day. Statement of Reconciliation
