Election Information
THE NEXT GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
Elections are the most direct way for the public to directly influence their local government. During the election process, candidates generally outline their platforms and objectives if they were to be elected. By choosing the candidates with the ideals and qualities that are most acceptable to the electors, citizens can influence the type of community where they reside or own property.
During a general local election, all eligible City of Duncan voters have the opportunity to elect one mayor, six councillors, and seven School District No. 79 Board Trustees. For some elections, questions may be included on the ballot from the City or the Cowichan Valley Regional District.
General Local Elections are held every four years on the third Saturday in October and the City runs its own elections according to Provincial laws.
Please contact us with any questions:
Chief Election Officer: Paige MacWilliam
Deputy Chief Election Officer: Jessica Hodgins
Email: elections@duncan.ca
Phone: 250-746-6126
Province of British Columbia Local Government Information
General Local Elections 101 brochure
2022 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION
Advance Voting Opportunities
Advance Voting for the 2022 General Local Election was held, Wednesday, October 5th & Tuesday, October 11th from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., at Duncan Fire Hall, 468 Duncan Street, Duncan.
General Voting Day
The last General Voting Day was Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 8:00 am-8:00 pm, at the Duncan Fire Hall, 468 Duncan Street, Duncan.
Acclaimed for Office of Mayor:
- Michelle Staples
Elected to the Office of Councillor:
- Garry Bruce
- Jenni Capps
- Tom Duncan
- Mike McKinlay
- Stacy Middlemiss
- Carol Newington
For candidate contact information, please visit the following webpage BC Municipal Election Candidates operated by CivicInfoBC.
MORE INFORMATION
Questions from candidates pertaining to City operations are welcome, and shared with all candidates. The Candidate Question Information Sheet, which includes questions received from candidate(s) to date and responses from staff.
This page will be updated as information becomes available.
