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Mayor
The mayor leads council meetings, represents the Village and helps council carry out its work.
Kaslo municipal election
Our town.Our decisions.Our vote.
Clear, non-partisan information for our local election.
Our local election
What are we voting for?
This fall, Kaslo will choose the people who make decisions about our town and local schools for the next four years.
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Councillors
Council sets local policies and bylaws, approves budgets and oversees municipal services.
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School trustee
Kaslo and Area D voters elect a trustee to help govern public education in School District 8.
Source: Village of Kaslo: Election (opens in a new tab). Verified Aug 19, 2026.
Election timeline
What happens next?
Here is how the election unfolds. Community forums and other confirmed election events will appear here too.
September 1-11
Next: Election milestone
Candidate nomination period
People running in the election file their nomination papers. The final candidate list will be available after nominations close.
September 19
Election milestone
Campaign period begins
The official campaign period for the 2026 local election begins.
September 28
Estimated date
Mail ballot packages anticipated
The Village expects to begin distributing mail ballot packages once ballots are available. You can apply for a package now. Read the mail ballot instructions (opens in a new tab)
October 7
Voting opportunity
Advance voting
Vote early from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Kaslo City Hall, 413 Fourth Street View map (opens in a new tab)
October 16
Mail ballot deadline
Mailed ballot return deadline
Ballots returned by mail or delivery service must reach City Hall by 4:00 p.m.
Kaslo City Hall, 413 Fourth Street
October 17
Voting opportunity
General voting day
Vote from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. This is also the final opportunity to return a mail ballot in person.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 74, 403 Fifth Street View map (opens in a new tab)
October 21
Election milestone
Official results declared
The Village is scheduled to declare the official election results.
Source: Village of Kaslo: Election (opens in a new tab). Verified Aug 19, 2026.
2026 election
Who's running?
Every confirmed candidate will be listed here with the same space and treatment.
No candidates are official yet
Nominations take place in September. We will publish the confirmed list once it is available from an official source.
Voting in Kaslo
Ready to vote?
You do not need to own property to vote if you live in Kaslo. Here is what to check before you go.
First
Can I vote?
Resident voters must be Canadian citizens, be at least 18, have lived in B.C. for the required period and live in the Village of Kaslo.
Next
Am I registered?
Kaslo uses the Provincial Voters List. If you are not on the list, you can register at the voting place before you vote.
Bring
What do I need?
Registering when you vote? Bring two pieces of ID showing your name and address. At least one must include your signature.
Need different voting arrangements?
The Village has details for non-resident property electors, mail ballots, accessible voting and curbside assistance. Contact Karissa Stroshein, Chief Election Officer, at elections@kaslo.ca or 250-353-2311 ext. 105.
Source: Village of Kaslo: Election (opens in a new tab). Verified Aug 19, 2026.