The next election for Council and School Board will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2022. New Westminster voters will elect:
- 1 Mayor
- 6 Councillors
- 7 School Trustees for School District 40
The Mayor, Councillors, and Trustees will serve a four year term from November 2022 to November 2026.
New for 2022!
Updated April 14, 2022
- Residents and Non-resident property electors can vote by mail for the first time
- Elector Organizations must register with Elections BC
- High school students who are 16 or 17 can pre-register as voters by adding their name to the Future Voters List
- Read the changes to the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act (LECFA) for the 2022 Municipal Election
- Campaign Signs must now be smaller. Section 11.6 of the City's Sign Bylaw was changed in 2020 to decrease the allowable size of election signs. Campaign Signs can be set up after 4pm on September 19.
Vehicle signs, including car wraps, are not permitted under the Sign Bylaw.
- Voters can vote by mail for the first time. More information will be available closer to the fall.
Key Dates:
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Nomination Packages Available Appointments with the Chief Election Officer for prospective candidates may be requested starting at 8:30 am. |
July 29 |
| Last day for Advance Voter Registration through Elections BC | August 22 |
| Nomination Period | August 30 to September 9 |
| Campaign Period | September 17 to October 15 |
| Advance Voting Days |
October 5 |