Mark your Calendar. The next general local election will be held on October 17, 2026.
Town of Osoyoos residents voting on:
- Mayor - One (1) to be elected
- Councillors - Four (4) to be elected
- Water Councillors - Two (2) to be elected
Advanced voting opportunities will take place on:
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
Location: All voting will take place at the Sonora Community Center - 8505 68th Avenue, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Curbside voting will be available outside of Sonora Community Centre for voters who are mobility challenged and unable to enter the voting place.
Voters who are unable to vote at Sonora may apply for a mail ballot at the municipal office as of September 28, 2026.
Information for Voters
Registration for voting will take place in conjunction with voting opportunities.
To be eligible to vote in the election, you must be:
- 18 years of age or older on the day of registration to vote, and
- A Canadian citizen, and
- Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration, and
- Current resident of Osoyoos (for resident electors), OR registered owner of real property in the Town of Osoyoos (for non-resident property electors) for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and
- Not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.
Non-resident property electors are encouraged to contact the municipal office in advance to ensure that all the necessary paperwork has been assembled before busy voting days.
Learn more on the Elections BC website or the Province of BC website.
Information for Candidates
Candidates are encouraged to speak to existing elected officials to learn more about the experience and time commitment.
There are also some excellent resources available online:
All participants are encouraged to carefully review the available materials, as they are responsible for understanding and complying with all rules and requirements. Failure to comply may result in monetary penalties, so it is important to become familiar with the information before participating.
All elected officials in BC must abide by the local municipal Code of Conduct developed for elected officials.
Legislation and Bylaws
Municipal Elections in BC are administered in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act (Part 3)
Osoyoos’ Election Bylaw provides further local guidance.
Not Finding what you're looking for?
This website will be expanded as further resources and documents become available. If you require information that is not shown here, please contact the Election Officers.
Chief Election Officer – Amy Robinson arobinson@osoyoos.ca
Deputy Chief Election Officer – Lauren Oshaski loshaski@osoyoos.ca
Helpful Websites
Questions about election finance email electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca or toll free 1-800-661-8683