Local government elections in British Columbia are currently held every four years. This includes elections for mayors, councillors, regional district electoral area directors and commissioners (Bear Lake Community Commission).
Residents as well as persons that own property within the jurisdiction of the local government but do not reside there, may be eligible to vote provided eligibility requirements of the Local Government Act are met.
By-elections may be held if the office of a director or commissioner becomes vacant.
In addition to elections and by-elections, the Regional District may also hold an assent vote (referendum) to obtain the assent of the electors on a proposed service or other matter.
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Further information will be provided when dates and locations have been determined.
Deadline |
Date |
Start of Election Period |
January 1, 2022 |
Nomination Document available |
July 22, 2022 |
Start of Nomination Period |
August 30, 2022 |
End of Nomination Period |
September 9, 2022 |
Declaration of Candidates |
September 9, 2022 |
Candidate Nomination Withdrawal Deadline |
September 16, 2022 |
End of Election Period |
September 16, 2022 |
Start of Campaign Period |
September 17, 2022 |
Advance Voting Opportunity |
October 5, 2022 |
Advance Voting Opportunity |
October 12, 2022 |
General Voting Day |
October 15, 2022 |
Determination of Official Election Results |
October 18, 2022 |
Official Swearing-In Ceremony |
November 17, 2022 |
Elections BC administers campaign financing and advertising rules for local elections and assent voting in B.C. under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.
Candidates must be familiar with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act and its requirements.
If you have any question or concerns regarding the Financial Disclosure Act please contact:
Elections BC
Tel.: 250 387-5305
Toll-free: 1 855 952-0280
Email: electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca
If you’re thinking of running for local office part of the decision-making process may include considering the role you will play, how best you can serve your community and the impact you will have as an elected official.
These videos give potential candidates information to help them with answers to questions that they may have before making the decision to run for local office.
Further information will be provided.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing released a series of videos in 2018 to help prospective candidates navigate the election process. To view these videos click on the link below.
Candidate nomination packages for the 2022 General Local Election will be available July 22, 2022. Nomination documents must be delivered to the Regional District main office between 9:00 a.m. Tuesday August 30, 2022 and 4:00 p.m. Friday September 9, 2022 during regular business hours.
The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George offers same day voter registration.
Resident Electors will be required to produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The documentation must prove both residency and identity.
You will be required to make a declaration that you are:
If you own property within the voting jurisdiction but do not reside within the voting jurisdiction, you may be eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector.
Non-Resident Property Electors will be required to produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity (picture identification is not necessary), proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (examples are tax notice, state of title certificate) and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.
Voters are encouraged to have the written consent form completed and signed prior to voting day. You will be required to submit this form to vote as a non-resident property elector.
You will be required to make a declaration that you are:
Non-Resident Property Electors may not vote more than once within a voting jurisdiction regardless of the number of properties owned.
Classes of documents that may be accepted as evidence of identification are:
Note: Combination BC Services Card and BC Driver's Licence only count as one document
Further information to come.
Karla Jensen, Chief Election Officer
Dayna Hegel, Deputy Chief Election Officer
Phone: 250-960-4400 / Toll Free 1-800-667-1959
Email: election@rdffg.bc.ca