District of Sooke Preliminary Results for 2026 General Local Election
The District is sharing preliminary results from the 2026 General Local Election, following the close of voting on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Mayor:
- Pearson, Kevin - 3,140
- Beddows, Al - 2,307
Councillor:
- Haldane, Herb - 2,688
- Pearce, Rob - 2,321
- Strongwind, Katherine - 2,301
- Evans, Janet - 2,290
- Peterec, Curtis - 2,226
- Lifton, Elliot - 2,177
- Ritts, Helen - 2,172
- Sorensen, Steve - 2,081
- Thomas, Christine - 2,069
- Belford, Susan - 1,830
- McHattie, Brian - 1,787
- St-Pierre, Tony - 1,487
- Lazzar, Kyra - 1,405
- Dowhy, Noah - 1,330
- Dickinson-Wilde, Nick - 982
- Grams, Landon - 891
Plebiscite Results
Electors were asked whether the District of Sooke should consider borrowing up to a maximum of $5 million to support construction and initial operational start-up of the proposed Sooke Gathering Place intergenerational centre on District-owned property at 6671 Wadams Way.
- Yes: 2,687
- No: 1,813
The plebiscite is non-binding and will inform Council’s future consideration of the proposal. The result does not authorize borrowing, approve construction or commit District-owned land.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2026 General Local Election, along with election workers, volunteers and candidates who contributed to the local democratic process.
Official results will be declared by the Chief Election Officer.
For more information on the general election, visit sooke.ca/elections.
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