Elections
General local elections are held every four years in BC. The next election is Saturday October 15, 2022. In Kelowna, eligible voters will elect:
- 1 Mayor and 8 Councillors to City Council
- 4 Trustees to the School District No. 23 Board of Education
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Key dates
| Summer 2022 | Candidate nomination packages available |
| August 30, 2022 to September 9, 2022 | Nomination period |
| October 5, 8, 12, 13, 14, 2022 | Advance Voting Opportunities |
| October 15, 2022 | General voting day |
| October 31, 2022 to November 3, 2022 | New Council Orientation |
Changes for 2022
New campaign financing and advertising rules were introduced for the 2022 general local election. Get more information through Elections BC.
Voting in the election
To vote in the election, you must be:
- 18 years of age or older on October 15, 2022;
- a Canadian citizen;
- a resident of BC for at least 6 months before the day you register to vote;
- a resident of the City of Kelowna or a qualified non-resident property elector; and
- not disqualified from voting.
All voters must register at the time of voting.
Election resources
Elections BC is responsible for advertising rules, campaign financing and disclosure rules, and registration of elector organizations.
Visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for general information about election administration, legislation, and processes. Relevant election legislation includes Part 3 of the Local Government Act, the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, the Local Government Elections Regulation, and the School Act.
City of Kelowna bylaws establish procedures for the use of automated voting machines and regulations for election signs.
