Are you interested in running in the 2026 General Local and School Elections in Delta?On October 17, 2026, Delta residents will elect 1 mayor, 6 councillors, and 7 school trustees (School District No. 37). Tsawwassen First Nation residents are eligible to vote for school trustees. | Image  |
Candidates
The nomination period for the 2026 General Local Election is now closed.
The Declaration of Candidates can be found here.
Important dates
| January 1 | Start of election period |
| May 31 | Expense limits published by Elections BC |
| July 20 | Start of pre-campaign period |
| July 31 | Deadline to apply to register an elector organization |
| August 18 | Advance voter registration with Elections BC closes Voters may still register with Delta |
| September 1 9:00 am | Start of nomination period |
| September 11 4:00 pm | End of nomination period |
| September 18 4:00 pm | Deadline for candidate nomination withdrawal |
| September 19 12:01 am | Start of campaign period |
| October 17 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | General Voting Day |
| October 21 | Last day for declaration of official results |
| November 2 | Inaugural Council Meeting |
| January 15, 2027 | Deadline to file campaign disclosure statements |
| February 16, 2027 | Deadline to file late campaign disclosure statements, with fine |
Important information for candidates
Elector organizations
Elector organizations (also known as local political parties) promote candidates in local elections. Anyone can form an elector organization, but only elector organizations registered with Elections BC can endorse candidates, receive campaign contributions and incur election expenses.
The deadline to apply to register an elector organization was July 31, 2026.
Visit Elections BC website for information on elector organizations.