Nominations open for Coquitlam general local election

The nomination period is open for candidates planning to run in Coquitlam’s 2026 general local election. Completed nomination papers must be filed by 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11.

On Saturday, Oct. 17, eligible voters will elect one mayor, eight councillors and four School District 43 (Coquitlam) trustees for four-year terms. Candidates for mayor, councillor or school trustee must meet the Local Government Act requirements when they are nominated.

Nomination packages are available online at coquitlam.ca/candidates or from the City Clerk’s Office on the second floor of City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Candidates filing in person should arrange a 15-minute appointment with the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer.

Candidates must make a solemn declaration confirming their eligibility, their intent to accept office if elected and their intent to comply with local election financing rules. Packages may also be emailed to elections@coquitlam.ca, provided the declaration is included and received by the deadline. Voting information will be available at coquitlam.ca/elections.