Maple Ridge opens local-election nominations Sept. 1

Maple Ridge will accept nominations for the 2026 local general election from 9 a.m. Sept. 1 until 4 p.m. Sept. 11. Voters will elect one mayor, six councillors and five school trustees on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Candidates must be Canadian citizens, be at least 18 on general voting day, have lived in British Columbia for at least six months before filing their papers, and not be disqualified from voting or holding office. Candidates do not have to live in the municipality where they seek election. Those elected will serve from November 2026 to October 2030.

Nomination papers may be delivered in person to the chief election officer or designate at City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, during regular office hours, or mailed to 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9. The city recommends in-person submission so staff can identify missing information before the deadline. Candidate packages are available at MapleRidge.ca/Candidates and at City Hall.

Candidates must follow campaign-finance and advertising rules. Third-party advertising sponsors must register with Elections BC before sponsoring or conducting election advertising during the pre-campaign or campaign period. Information is available at https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/local-advertising-sponsors/.

Early voting is scheduled for Oct. 7, 10, 14 and 15. General voting day runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 17. Mail-ballot applications will be available starting Sept. 17, with ballots available Oct. 7; completed ballots must reach the chief election officer by 8 p.m. Oct. 17. Voting details are available at MapleRidge.ca/GoVote.