This is a resource page for the 2026 Local Government Elections and includes links to resources and training opportunities for the upcoming election and more. We will continue to update this page with relevant information as a go-to resource for anyone conducting local government or school district elections. Forms and links shared here are being updated with new versions for the 2026 General Local Election as they become available, but may still be applicable for any by-elections taking place before the General Local Election on October 17, 2026

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If you have any questions, please contact the LGMA at office@lgma.ca.

• Call for REI for Local Government Election Contractors
• By-election Resources

Helpful Toolkits (some restrictions apply):

• Building Strong Relations: Elected-Staff Resource Kit
• Elected Officials Orientation Resource Kit
• General Local Elections Information

Elections BC

• Forms and Guides for Local Elections
• Application for Registration as Local Government Resident Elector - Form 200M
• Revised Provincial Voters List Request Form

Ministry of Municipal Affairs

• You've decided to run for local office
• Being an effective elected official
• General local elections

Fillable PDF files for the six sets of nomination documents (2026 updates coming soon)

• Local Government Candidate Forms Package
• Local Government Candidate Forms Package (Word)
• Local Government Elector Organization Package
• Local Government Elector Organization Package (Word)
• Regional School Trustee Forms Package – French
• Regional School Trustee Forms Package – French (Word)
• Regional School Trustee Forms Package
• Regional School Trustee Forms Package (Word)
• School Trustee Elector Organization Forms Package
• School Trustee Elector Organization Forms Package (Word)
• School Trustee Forms Package
• School Trustee Forms Package (Word)

Local elections police-related resources

• Threats to Elected Officials
• Police Services FAQ
• Criminal Harassment Resources
• Foreign Interference FAQ

Coming Soon from the LGMA

• 2026 BC Local Elections Manual
• Elections Training Online, self-paced, on-demand course
• Local Government Elections Advanced Workshops
• Complimentary Townhall