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Since becoming a municipality in 1999, residents of Sooke have helped shape their community through local elections.
The District of Sooke was officially incorporated on December 7, 1999, following a successful incorporation referendum earlier that year. Sooke's first Mayor and six Councillors were elected on November 20, 1999.
This archive provides a historical record of general local election results, municipal by-elections and questions presented to voters since incorporation.
The names listed represent the candidates elected at each election. Changes to Council membership between general elections are identified separately under By-Election Results.
For information about the current Council, visit Mayor and Council.
General Local Election Results
Election date: October 17, 2026
Mayor elected: Kevin Pearson
Councillors elected: Herb Haldane, Rob Pearce, Katherine Strongwind, Janet Evans, Curtis Peterec and Elliot Lifton.
A total of 5,498 electors voted, representing approximately 40% of estimated eligible voters.
The official results were declared following a post-election recount, which confirmed the originally reported candidates elected.
Election date: October 15, 2022
Mayor elected: Maja Tait
Councillors elected: Jeff Bateman, Al Beddows, Dana Lajeunesse, Megan McMath, Kevin Pearson and Tony St-Pierre.
A total of 3,358 ballots were cast.
Election date: October 20, 2018
Mayor elected: Maja Tait
Councillors elected: Jeff Bateman, Al Beddows, Ebony Logins, Megan McMath, Brenda Parkinson and Tony St-Pierre.
Election date: November 15, 2014
Mayor elected: Maja Tait
Councillors elected: Bev Berger, Rick Kasper, Ebony Logins, Brenda Parkinson, Kevin Pearson and Kerrie Reay.
Election date: November 19, 2011
Mayor elected: Wendal Milne
Councillors elected: Bev Berger, Herb Haldane, Rick Kasper, Kevin Pearson, Kerrie Reay and Maja Tait.
Election date: November 15, 2008
Mayor elected: Janet Evans
Councillors elected: Sheila Beech, David Bennett, Bev Berger, Ron Dumont, Herb Haldane and Maja Tait.
Election date: November 19, 2005
Mayor elected: Janet Evans
Councillors elected: Rick Armour, Sheila Beech, Ron Dumont, Rick Kasper, Brenda Parkinson and Jen Smith.
Election date: November 16, 2002
Mayor elected: Ed Macgregor
Councillors elected: Lorna Barry, Janet Evans, John M. Farmer, Marcus Farmer, Tom Morino and George O'Briain.
View the 2002 Local Government Election Results — UBCM (PDF)
1999 — Sooke's First Municipal Election
Election date: November 20, 1999
Mayor elected: Ed Macgregor
Councillors elected: Lorna Barry, Ron Dumont, Janet Evans, John Farmer, Marcus Farmer and Jeff Stewart.
The first Council was sworn into office on December 7, 1999, the date of Sooke's official incorporation. The inaugural meeting was held at Edward Milne Community School.
View the December 7, 1999 Inaugural Council Meeting Minutes (PDF)
By-Election Results
Municipal by-elections are held when a vacancy on Council must be filled between general local elections.
Election date: July 12, 2025
Councillor elected: Herb Haldane — 732 votes
The by-election filled the Council vacancy following Dana Lajeunesse's election to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.
A total of 2,071 valid votes were cast.
View the official 2025 by-election results — July 28 Council agenda, page 53 (PDF)
Election date: September 28, 2019
Councillor elected: Dana Lajeunesse
The by-election filled a vacancy following the passing of Councillor Brenda Parkinson.
Mayor elected: Janet Evans
Councillor elected: John Stephen
The by-election followed the passing of Mayor Ed Macgregor.
Historical Ballot Questions
In addition to electing their municipal representatives, Sooke voters have been asked to provide direction on matters affecting the community.
2026 — Sooke Gathering Place Plebiscite
Voters were asked whether the District should consider borrowing up to $5 million to support construction and initial operational start-up of the proposed Sooke Gathering Place intergenerational centre at 6671 Wadams Way.
Results:
This was a non-binding opinion question. The result does not authorize borrowing, approve construction or commit District-owned land to the project.
2014 — Community Centre and Oil Tanker Traffic Questions
Two non-binding questions were presented to voters during the 2014 General Local Election.
Multi-use community centre facilities
Voters were asked whether they supported the District working with the community to develop multi-use community centre facilities.
Oil tanker traffic
Voters were asked whether the District should join other municipalities in renewing and restating opposition to the expansion of oil tanker traffic through coastal British Columbia waters.
2005 — Municipal Boundary Extensions
During the 2005 General Local Election, voters considered proposed extensions to the District of Sooke's municipal boundaries.
The questions concerned:
Both questions received majority support. The municipal boundary extensions were subsequently implemented.
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2205 Otter Point Road
Sooke, BC V9Z 1J2
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Phone: 250-642-1634
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