Port Coquitlam announces candidates for its 2026 local and school board election

Port Coquitlam has announced the candidates for its 2026 General Local and School Board Election, to be held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Nominations closed Friday, Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. Voters will elect one mayor, six councillors and two school trustees. There are three candidates for mayor, 15 for councillor and six for school trustee.

Candidate details, including nomination papers and disclosure statements, are available at portcoquitlam.ca/candidates. The list may change until 4 p.m. on Sept. 18, 2026, the deadline for candidates to withdraw. Those elected will serve four-year terms from November 2026 to October 2030. City council and the school board make decisions affecting local services, infrastructure, parks and recreation, community planning and education.

Advance voting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at Port Coquitlam Community Centre - Mabbett Hall, 2150 Wilson Avenue, and Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Avenue. Mail ballot voting is also available; eligibility and application information is on the City’s Mail Ballot Voting page.

Residents can check with Elections BC to confirm whether they are on the voters list. Updates made through Elections BC now will not appear on the City’s copy of the list for this election. More information on voter eligibility, voting locations and frequently asked questions is available at portcoquitlam.ca/elections.