Port Coquitlam civic election set for Oct. 17

Port Coquitlam residents will elect a mayor, six councillors and two school trustees to four-year terms on Oct. 17, 2026.

People who are Canadian citizens, will be at least 18 on Oct. 17, have lived in B.C. for at least six months and are not disqualified from voting may register. Eligible voters include Port Coquitlam residents and qualifying non-resident property electors; property owners living outside the city may be eligible if they meet the requirements.

Registration is available at advance polls or on General Voting Day. Advance voting runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 7 at Port Coquitlam Community Centre – Mabbett Hall, 2150 Wilson Ave., and on Oct. 10 at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre. Eligible voters may also apply to vote by mail, with applications opening in early September.

The nomination period for mayor, councillor and school trustee candidates runs from 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Candidate information packages are available at portcoquitlam.ca/elections. Candidates should have two qualified nominators and are encouraged to book an appointment to submit documents through the Election Office at [email protected].

To be nominated, elected and hold office, a person must be at least 18 on election day, have lived in British Columbia for at least six months immediately before filing nomination papers, and not be disqualified under the Local Government Act. More information is available at portcoquitlam.ca/elections or by calling 604-927-5212.