Municipal Election

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The City of Port Alberni municipal council is comprised of a mayor and six councillors elected for a four-year term. The next General Local Election for the City of Port Alberni will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

This page is the City’s official source for local election information, including:

  • key dates
  • voter eligibility and registration
  • nomination information for candidates
  • advance voting and general voting information
  • mail ballot information
  • official notices
  • election results

Election Results

Preliminary results will be posted here after the close of voting at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, and on the City's website at Municipal Elections | City of Port Alberni.

The official election results will be declared on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall, Council Chambers.

Where and When to Vote

The City of Port Alberni’s 2026 General Local Election will be held:

Saturday, October 17, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Echo Centre 4255 Wallace Street, Port Alberni

Advance voting:

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Echo Centre 4255 Wallace Street, Port Alberni

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Echo Centre 4255 Wallace Street, Port Alberni

2026 General Local Election — Candidates

The City of Port Alberni has declared the official candidates seeking election in the 2026 General Local Election: Official Declaration of Candidates.

Residents can learn more about candidates and contact them directly using the information provided in our Candidates Information document.

Residents are encouraged to review the candidate list below, and learn more about the election process before casting their ballot.

Nomination documents are available for public inspection in accordance with the Local Government Act and the City of Port Alberni Election and Assent Voting Bylaw. Documents are posted as received and may be updated during the nomination period.

The City of Port Alberni will also be conducting a portion of the election for SD70 Board of Education Trustees in conjunction with the municipal election. For School District 70 Trustee election information including voter eligibility, a full list of candidates, and more visit www.acrd.bc.ca/2026election

Are you registered to vote?

The City of Port Alberni uses the Provincial List of Voters as the register of resident electors. If you are not already registered or have questions, visit Elections BC – Online Voter Registration. You can check to see if you're already registered, register yourself through the website, and update your voter information.

You may also register at the time of voting if you are eligible, and will be required to complete the necessary forms and provide identification.

Acceptable Forms of ID

When registering at any time, you will be required to provide two pieces of identification. Accepted documents include:

  • British Columbia Driver’s Licence
  • BC Identification Card within the meaning of the Identification Card Regulation
  • BC Services Card within the meaning of the Identification Card Regulation [photo or non-photo]
  • Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
  • BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCard
  • Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8
  • Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or confirmation of SIN letter issued by the government of Canada
  • Citizenship Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada,
  • City of Port Alberni | Property Tax Notice
  • Credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution

Voter Eligibility

There are two ways you can be eligible to vote: as a Resident Elector, or as a Non-Resident Property Elector.

Resident Elector

You are eligible to vote in the City of Port Alberni as a resident elector if you:

  • are a Canadian citizen; AND
  • are 18 years of age or older (October 17, 2008) on or before general voting day; AND
  • have lived in British Columbia for at least six months before you register to vote (April 16, 2026, is the last day to meet 6-month registration requirement); AND
  • are a resident of the City of Port Alberni; AND
  • are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other act from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law.

If you meet all of the above requirements, you can vote, and it does not matter whether you rent or own your home.

Non-Resident Elector

If you do not live in Port Alberni, but own property here, you can vote as a non-resident property elector (NRPE) if you:

  • are eligible to vote as a Resident Elector in another municipality or regional district in BC and not in Port Alberni (i.e., a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older, a resident of BC for at least six months, a resident of another local government in BC, and not disqualified); AND
  • are 18 years of age or older (October 17, 2008) on or before general voting day; AND
  • own property in Port Alberni for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration (September 16, 2026); AND
  • are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment, or by law from voting in a local election

Mail Ballot Applications

Mail ballot voting is available for eligible electors who are unable to vote in person, or who prefer to vote by mail. This voting opportunity is in addition to advance and general voting days, making voting even more convenient. Residents can request a mail ballot package by completing the application form below and providing the necessary identification:

Mail Ballot Application
Mail Ballot Pick Up on Behalf of an Elector

Once you have completed the application form, you can email, fax, mail, or deliver it to the Chief Election Officer:

Chief Election Officer
250.720.2822
election@portalberni.ca

City of Port Alberni
4850 Argyle Street
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V8

Applications must be received before 12:00 p.m. noon Pacific Time on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Once received, voters should carefully follow the instructions included with their package and ensure their completed ballot is received by the stated deadline to be counted.

Contact:

Chief Election Officer
City of Port Alberni
4850 Argyle Street
Port Alberni, BC
250-723-2146
election@portalberni.ca


For election administration questions, please contact the City.

For campaign financing and election advertising questions, please contact Elections BC.

The City of Port Alberni municipal council is comprised of a mayor and six councillors elected for a four-year term. The next General Local Election for the City of Port Alberni will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

This page is the City’s official source for local election information, including:

  • key dates
  • voter eligibility and registration
  • nomination information for candidates
  • advance voting and general voting information
  • mail ballot information
  • official notices
  • election results

Election Results

Preliminary results will be posted here after the close of voting at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, and on the City's website at Municipal Elections | City of Port Alberni.

The official election results will be declared on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall, Council Chambers.

Where and When to Vote

The City of Port Alberni’s 2026 General Local Election will be held:

Saturday, October 17, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Echo Centre 4255 Wallace Street, Port Alberni

Advance voting:

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Echo Centre 4255 Wallace Street, Port Alberni

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Echo Centre 4255 Wallace Street, Port Alberni

2026 General Local Election — Candidates

The City of Port Alberni has declared the official candidates seeking election in the 2026 General Local Election: Official Declaration of Candidates.

Residents can learn more about candidates and contact them directly using the information provided in our Candidates Information document.

Residents are encouraged to review the candidate list below, and learn more about the election process before casting their ballot.

Nomination documents are available for public inspection in accordance with the Local Government Act and the City of Port Alberni Election and Assent Voting Bylaw. Documents are posted as received and may be updated during the nomination period.

The City of Port Alberni will also be conducting a portion of the election for SD70 Board of Education Trustees in conjunction with the municipal election. For School District 70 Trustee election information including voter eligibility, a full list of candidates, and more visit www.acrd.bc.ca/2026election

Are you registered to vote?

The City of Port Alberni uses the Provincial List of Voters as the register of resident electors. If you are not already registered or have questions, visit Elections BC – Online Voter Registration. You can check to see if you're already registered, register yourself through the website, and update your voter information.

You may also register at the time of voting if you are eligible, and will be required to complete the necessary forms and provide identification.

Acceptable Forms of ID

When registering at any time, you will be required to provide two pieces of identification. Accepted documents include:

  • British Columbia Driver’s Licence
  • BC Identification Card within the meaning of the Identification Card Regulation
  • BC Services Card within the meaning of the Identification Card Regulation [photo or non-photo]
  • Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
  • BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCard
  • Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8
  • Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or confirmation of SIN letter issued by the government of Canada
  • Citizenship Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada,
  • City of Port Alberni | Property Tax Notice
  • Credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution

Voter Eligibility

There are two ways you can be eligible to vote: as a Resident Elector, or as a Non-Resident Property Elector.

Resident Elector

You are eligible to vote in the City of Port Alberni as a resident elector if you:

  • are a Canadian citizen; AND
  • are 18 years of age or older (October 17, 2008) on or before general voting day; AND
  • have lived in British Columbia for at least six months before you register to vote (April 16, 2026, is the last day to meet 6-month registration requirement); AND
  • are a resident of the City of Port Alberni; AND
  • are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other act from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law.

If you meet all of the above requirements, you can vote, and it does not matter whether you rent or own your home.

Non-Resident Elector

If you do not live in Port Alberni, but own property here, you can vote as a non-resident property elector (NRPE) if you:

  • are eligible to vote as a Resident Elector in another municipality or regional district in BC and not in Port Alberni (i.e., a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older, a resident of BC for at least six months, a resident of another local government in BC, and not disqualified); AND
  • are 18 years of age or older (October 17, 2008) on or before general voting day; AND
  • own property in Port Alberni for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration (September 16, 2026); AND
  • are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment, or by law from voting in a local election

Mail Ballot Applications

Mail ballot voting is available for eligible electors who are unable to vote in person, or who prefer to vote by mail. This voting opportunity is in addition to advance and general voting days, making voting even more convenient. Residents can request a mail ballot package by completing the application form below and providing the necessary identification:

Mail Ballot Application
Mail Ballot Pick Up on Behalf of an Elector

Once you have completed the application form, you can email, fax, mail, or deliver it to the Chief Election Officer:

Chief Election Officer
250.720.2822
election@portalberni.ca

City of Port Alberni
4850 Argyle Street
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V8

Applications must be received before 12:00 p.m. noon Pacific Time on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Once received, voters should carefully follow the instructions included with their package and ensure their completed ballot is received by the stated deadline to be counted.

Contact:

Chief Election Officer
City of Port Alberni
4850 Argyle Street
Port Alberni, BC
250-723-2146
election@portalberni.ca


For election administration questions, please contact the City.

For campaign financing and election advertising questions, please contact Elections BC.

Page last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 12:43 PM