2026 General Local Election

The next general local election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Eligible voters will cast their ballot to elect one (1) mayor, six (6) councillors and seven (7) school trustees.

Important Dates

January 1, 2026	Election period begins
May 31, 2026	Expense limits published by Elections BC
July 20, 2026	Pre-campaign period begins
July 31, 2026	Deadline to apply to register an elector organization
August 18, 2026	Deadline for voter registration with Elections BC Voters may still register with Delta
September 1, 2026 9:00 a.m.	Nomination period begins
September 11, 2026 4:00 p.m.	Nomination period ends
September 18, 2026 4:00 p.m.	Deadline for candidate withdrawal
September 19, 2026	Campaign period begins
October 17, 2026 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.	General Voting Day
October 21, 2026	Last day for declaration of official results
November 1, 2026	Inaugural Council Meeting
January 15, 2027	Deadline to file campaign disclosure statements
February 16, 2027	Deadline for late filing of campaign financing disclosure statements, with fine

Past Elections

Statistical Summary

Voter Turnout

Year	No. of Registered Electors (1)	No. of Actual Voters	Voter Turnout (%)
2022	75,739	22,655	29.91
2018	72,557	31,434	43.32
2014	69,409	22,066	31.8
2011	69,961	23,457	33.5
2010	68,768	16,972	24.68
2008	69,547	21,532	30.96
2005	68,710	23,918	34.4
2002	55,695	24,864	44.6
1999	54,654	21,803	39.9
1996	55,631	17,718	31.9
1993	53,277	17,109	32.1
1990	48,153	26,533	55.1

Number of Candidates

Year	Candidates for Mayor	Candidates for Councillor (Alderman)	Candidates for School Trustee
2022	3	13	15
2018	6	20	17
2014	1	13	16
2011	4	13	20
2010	N/A	8	N/A
2008	5	10	7
2005	2	11	15
2002	4	17	20
1999	3	21	14
1996	3	21	21
1993	3	13	9
1990	4	12	9

Election Document Access Statement

Prior to and including 2011, public access to election documents and information available on the City of Delta's website is subject to the rules and regulations specified under section 73 and 93 of the Local Government Act.

Starting with the 2014 general local election, Campaign Financing Disclosure Statements may be viewed online. If you have questions regarding campaigns or advertisements contact Elections BC at 1-855-952-0280.

Election Sign Information

As defined within the City of Delta Sign Bylaw No. 5860, Political Sign means a temporary sign designed or intended to be displayed in connection with Federal, Provincial, Local Government or School District No. 37 (Delta) elections, by-elections; government referendum or plebiscites. For more information regarding political sign placement, please view section 7.8 Political Sign of the Delta Sign Bylaw No. 5860, as amended.