Learn about the requirements and voting location information for the next municipal election.
In the 2026 general local election, eligible voters will cast their ballot to elect:
- 1 Mayor
- 8 Councillors
- 4 Capital Regional District (CRD) Directors
- Depending on where you live:
- 2 Victoria School Board Trustees - School District 61
- 2 Saanich School Board Trustees - School District 63
- Non-binding Public Opinion Ballot Question:
- "Do you support Saanich and Victoria becoming one municipality?"
Elected officials make decisions that direct the District of Saanich and affect your everyday life. Whether you are a new or returning Saanich voter, you will find all the information you need for the 2026 municipal election here.
Visit the Elections BC website for further details on who can vote and to update your voter information if you have moved.
Assisting Voters with Physical Limitations or Impaired Mobility
For voters who are unable to enter the voting location due to age, a physical disability, or impaired mobility, an election official can attend to your vehicle with a ballot. This is commonly referred to as “curbside voting”. The elector will be required to sign the voting book and, in private, mark the ballot and place it in the secrecy sleeve provided. Another election official, or the individual who accompanied the elector, may be asked to return to the polling station with the election official to observe that the election official placed the ballot in the automated voting machine in a manner that upheld the secrecy of the ballot.
If you have difficulty marking a ballot due to physical disability or difficulties with reading or writing, an election official or a person accompanying you may assist. That person must make a solemn declaration that they will preserve the secrecy of the ballot, mark the ballot in accordance with your wishes, and not attempt to influence you as to how you should vote.
