Elections

• Elections BC – 2026 General Local Elections
  Find key dates, voting options, and information on voter eligibility for the upcoming election.

• Local Elections FAQs
  Answers to common questions about registration, identification, voting by mail, and more.

• Local Government Elections – Province of BC
  Learn about nomination rules, candidate eligibility, and the role of local governments in elections.

• Elections BC – Campaign Financing and Advertising
  Understand campaign financing requirements and third-party advertising rules under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.

The District of Sooke is responsible for administering the local election process in accordance with provincial legislation. This includes appointing a Chief Election Officer, managing voting opportunities, receiving nomination papers, and declaring official results.

The District does not regulate or monitor candidate campaigns, advertisements, or election spending. These matters fall under the jurisdiction of Elections BC.

During the official nomination period, the District of Sooke will post a list of all candidates who have submitted nomination papers and been declared for office.

• Candidate names, declared positions, and contact information (if provided by the candidate) will be published on this page and in local notices.
• The District cannot endorse or promote individual candidates and will not link to campaign websites or social media accounts.

Residents are encouraged to attend community-hosted all-candidates meetings or review information shared directly by the candidates.

All-candidates meetings are not organized by the District. They are typically hosted by community groups such as the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce, Sooke Multi-Belief Initiative, or other local organizations.

Event details will be shared publicly by the hosting groups through their own communication channels (for example, their websites, social media, or local news).

All voting opportunities — including advance voting days, mail-ballot options, and general voting day locations — will be published on the District’s website and in local advertising once they are confirmed by the Chief Election Officer.

Yes. Non-resident property electors may be eligible to vote if they meet the criteria outlined in the Community Charter.

Only one registered owner of the property may vote, and consent from the majority of other owners is required.

Application details will be available once the 2026 election period begins.

Voters are asked to bring two pieces of identification that prove both identity and residency.

At least one piece must include a signature. Examples include a BC Driver’s Licence, BCID, utility bill, or property tax notice.

Candidate nomination packages will be available from the District of Sooke during the official nomination period (usually in late summer before the election).

The package includes eligibility information, required forms, and submission instructions.

Completed nomination documents must be submitted in person to the Chief Election Officer within the official nomination window.

Preliminary results will be announced after polls close on general voting day and posted to the District’s website.

Official results will be declared by the Chief Election Officer after all ballots are verified — typically within a few days.

Chief Election Officer
District of Sooke
2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1J2
Email: elections@sooke.ca
Phone: 250-642-1634