Candidates declared for Maple Ridge’s 2026 local general election

Nominations for Maple Ridge’s 2026 local general election closed at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. The city’s Chief Election Officer declared the candidates who submitted nomination documents, with names listed alphabetically.

The election includes one mayoral position, six city councillor positions and five School District 42 trustee positions. Cindy-Lea Stephenson submitted a nomination for a city councillor position.

Eligible voters may vote early on Wednesday, Oct. 7; Saturday, Oct. 10; Wednesday, Oct. 14; or Thursday, Oct. 15. General Voting Day is Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mail-ballot applications will be available beginning Sept. 17, and mail ballots will be available beginning Oct. 7. Completed mail ballots must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 8 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2026; late ballots will not be accepted. Voting locations, voter eligibility and other election information are available at MapleRidge.ca/GoVote.