West Vancouver Municipal Election 2026: A Voter’s Guide
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The West Vancouver Municipal Election 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, when residents of the District of West Vancouver head to the polls to elect a new mayor, council, and school trustees. This is your guide to the 2026 West Vancouver municipal election, including the dates, the ballot, who can vote, where to vote, the declared mayoral candidates, and the key issues shaping the campaign. It will be updated as official information becomes available from the District of West Vancouver and Elections BC.
When is the West Vancouver election?
The West Vancouver Municipal Election 2026 is the next general local election in West Vancouver, held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, the same day municipal elections take place across British Columbia. Polls are typically open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time, though final hours are confirmed by the District closer to election day.
Advance voting opportunities are usually held in the two weeks leading up to election day, with locations and hours published by the District of West Vancouver. Mail-in ballots for West Vancouver Municipal Election 2026 may also be available for residents who cannot vote in person. As soon as the District confirms the 2026 advance voting dates and locations, they will be listed here.
What’s on the ballot?
West Vancouver voters will be asked to elect:
- One Mayor of the District of West Vancouver
- Six Councillors
- School Trustees for the Board of Education of School District 45 (West Vancouver Schools)
There are no provincial or federal questions on this ballot, it is strictly a local election for the people who will set West Vancouver’s tax rates, approve its budgets, run its planning and development decisions, and represent the District at Metro Vancouver.
Who can vote in the West Vancouver election?
To vote as a resident elector in West Vancouver, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Be 18 years of age or older on general voting day
- Have lived in British Columbia for at least six months immediately before registering
- Have lived in West Vancouver for at least 30 days immediately before registering
- Not be disqualified from voting under the Local Government Act or any other enactment
If you own property in West Vancouver but live elsewhere in B.C., you may be eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector. Specific rules and documentation requirements apply for West Vancouver Municipal Election 2026.
For the most current eligibility rules and to register, visit the District of West Vancouver elections page and Elections BC’s local elections information.
Where do I vote?
Voting locations for West Vancouver Municipal Election 2026 are confirmed by the District’s Chief Election Officer in the weeks leading up to election day. In past elections, polling places have included community centres, schools, and the West Vancouver Municipal Hall. The full list of 2026 voting locations, including advance voting sites will be published on the District of West Vancouver website and at the entrance to your assigned polling place. You can bring two pieces of acceptable ID (at least one with your signature) to register and vote on the same day if you are not already on the voters list.
Mayoral candidates in West Vancouver, 2026
The race for Mayor of West Vancouver is still taking shape. Candidates are not officially confirmed until the formal nomination period in the late summer of 2026, but several individuals have publicly declared their intention to run. This section will be updated as additional candidates announce.
Declared candidates (alphabetical):
- Kirk LaPointe: Veteran journalist, business executive, and community leader. Announced his candidacy on March 30, 2026. Learn more about Kirk →
- Mark Sager: Incumbent Mayor of West Vancouver, elected in 2022.
Additional candidates will be added here as they announce.
Why Kirk LaPointe is running
Kirk LaPointe is running for Mayor of West Vancouver because he believes the District needs a reset, on trust, on finances, and on how decisions get made. After years of writing about local government as a journalist and columnist, he stepped forward to be part of fixing what he saw going wrong: rising costs without clear results, decisions made without public input, and weak accountability at Metro Vancouver. His platform is built around financial discipline, a stronger local economy, real consultation with residents before decisions are made, and tougher oversight of regional spending.
Get to know Kirk → | Read the Campaign Notebook →
Stay informed on West Vancouver Municipal Election 2026
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