BC municipal elections are coming on Saturday, October 17th, 2026.
We are a concerned group of progressive citizens in the Nanaimo area. Our purpose is to support candidates who will prioritize the needs of all people, within the means of our living planet.
Our purpose is to support candidates who will prioritize the needs of all people, within the means of our living planet.
If you’re thinking of running for council, the nomination period is September 1-11, and campaigning officially begins on Sept. 19. More information on the requirements, details, and how to proceed is on the Running as a Candidate page [under development]. Candidates have until September 11th to nominate themselves. Campaigning officially begins September 19th.
For voters, our Voter information page will fill you in on voter registration, ID requirements, and times & places for advance and election-day voting. [under development]
As candidates declare themselves, we will list them below. We’ll look into their platforms and statements, and let you know where they stand on important issues.
Candidates for mayor
Electing ONE of the following candidates:
AAA
▶ Issue: supportive
▶ Issue: neutral
▶ Issue: against
▶ Issue: no response
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Candidates for council
Electing EIGHT from the following __ candidates:
CCC
▶ Climate: A/B/C/F (graded)
▶ Attainable housing: neutral
▶ Transportation: against
▶ Social supports: no response
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DDD
▶ Issue: supportive
▶ Issue: neutral
▶ Issue: against
▶ Issue: no response
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Forward Nanaimo 2026 