2026 Local Government Election
2026 Local Government Election
The next local government election for Mayor and Councillors in Invermere will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Local government elections are held every four years across British Columbia on the third Saturday in October.
Your vote shapes your community. We encourage everyone who is eligible to get informed and participate.
2026 Key Dates
Thinking About Running?
Serving on Council is one of the most meaningful ways to contribute to the community you call home. Mayors and Councillors play a direct role in the services, programs, and decisions that shape life in Invermere every day.
If elected, you would serve a four-year term beginning November 3, 2026.
To run for Mayor or Councillor in Invermere, you must meet all of the following:
- Be 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day, October 17, 2026
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months before filing your nomination documents — that means prior to March 10, 2026
- Not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other applicable legislation
Mayor: approximately $32,356.29 per year with an annual cost of living increase. Councillor: approximately $19,413.78 per year with an annual cost of living increase.
Candidates must be nominated by eligible electors and declared a candidate by the local Chief Election Officer. Nomination packages will be available starting August 4, 2026. Contact Kindry Dalke at corporateservices@invermere.net or 250-342-9281 ext. 1228 to get started.
Elections BC oversees campaign financing for all local government elections in BC. As a candidate you will need to:
- Open a separate campaign account for all financial transactions
- File a disclosure statement with Elections BC within 90 days after General Voting Day
For full details, visit elections.bc.ca or contact Elections BC directly at 1-800-661-8683.
Helpful resources from Elections BC:
- Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in BC
- Local Elections Financial Agent Site
- Disclosure Statement Completion Guide for Local Elections Candidates
- Local Elections Candidate Disclosure Statement Forms
- Financial Agent Appointment Update
Elected officials are expected to conduct themselves in an open, transparent, and accountable manner. The trust placed in you by your community is something to be taken seriously, and all elected officials are responsible for maintaining the integrity of Council.
Ready to Vote?
You can vote in the District of Invermere election if you are a resident of Invermere or if you own property here, even if you do not live here full time.
RESIDENT ELECTORS
You qualify to vote as a resident elector if you:
- Are 18 years of age or older on the day of registration or on General Voting Day
- Are a Canadian citizen
- Have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months before the day of registration
- Are not disqualified from voting by law
NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS
You qualify to vote as a non-resident property elector if you:
- Are 18 years of age or older on the day of registration or on General Voting Day
- Are a Canadian citizen
- Have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months before the day of registration
- Have been a registered owner of real property in Invermere for at least 30 days before the day of registration
- Are not disqualified from voting by law
Please note that you may only register as a non-resident property elector for one parcel of real property.
To register as a resident elector on voting day, bring two pieces of identification showing your identity and residency, and at least one must include your signature. Accepted ID includes a BC Driver’s Licence, BC ID Card, BC Services Card, ICBC Registration, Citizenship Card, SIN card, tax notice, credit or debit card, or utility bill. If your BC Driver’s Licence and Services Card are combined, that counts as one piece of ID.
To register as a non-resident property elector, bring proof of property ownership such as a property tax notice, BC Assessment notice, State of Title Certificate, Title Search, or Certificate of Indefeasible Title, along with two pieces of ID as listed above.
Past Election Results
View District of Invermere past election results at civicinfo.bc.ca.
Contact Us
Have questions about the election? We are happy to help.
District of Invermere Election Office Kindry Dalke, Chief Election Officer corporateservices@invermere.net 250-342-9281 ext. 1228
Dean McKinley, Deputy Election Officer cao@invermere.net
Elections BC 1-800-661-8683 electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca elections.bc.ca
The information on this page is provided for ease of reference and is not intended to be a complete or comprehensive source of election information. It is not a substitute for the Local Government Act, Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, or any other applicable legislation.