2026 Municipal General Election Results

Municipal Election background

General voting day took place on Oct. 17, 2026.

Offices elected

Mayor - one position
Councillor - six positions
School Trustee, SD23 Zone 4 - one position

2026 Local Government Election Information

Preliminary election results

These results are unofficial and subject to final verification by the Chief Election Officer up to four days after the announcement.

Mayor Candidate - One position	Votes
JOHNSTON, Stephen	N/A

Elected Mayor: JOHNSTON, Stephen by acclamation

Councillor Candidates - Six positions	Votes
BUCKBERRY, Gary	1,659
CHAPMAN, Justin - Elected	3,007
DA SILVA, Tasha - Elected	3,565
DE JONG, Rick - Elected	3,748
DOBBIN, Bradley	481
GRANT, Ken	1,752
GROAT, Tom - Elected	3,800
LANDRY, Dane	276
LANGEVIN, Beau	1,130
MCMULLIN, Miranda	2,370
MILLSAP, Garrett - Elected	3,781
MOYER, Chris - Elected	2,852
ZANON, Carol	1,463

Elected Councillors:

1. GROAT, Tom

2. MILLSAP, Garrett

3. DE JONG, Rick

4. DA SILVA, Tasha

5. CHAPMAN, Justin

6. MOYER, Chris

School Trustee (SD 23, Zone 4) Candidates - One position	Votes
LARIVIERE, Ethel	1,065
ROBSON, Samuel - Elected	2,596
THESEN, Kasia	1,808

Elected School Trustee: ROBSON, Samuel

Voting information and turnout

Eligible voters (ages 18+)	30,978*
Voter turnout - number	6,095
Voter turnout - percentage	19.68%
Number of voting places	Six

*Civic info BC

Total voter turnout in 2022 was 19.96%.

How results were determined

The official election results have been determined and declared by Polly Palmer, Chief Election Officer, in accordance with the Local Government Act and applicable election bylaws.

Results are organized into two categories: preliminary and official. Preliminary results are included in the initial announcement following the election day. After three to four days, the official results will be announced by the Chief Election Officer.

To stay up to date on announcements, visit: News | City of West Kelowna

Official Election documents

Preliminary Election Results (PDF)
TBD - Official Election Results (PDF)

Contact information

Questions?

For questions about the 2026 General Local Election, contact:

Polly Palmer, Chief election officer | Polly.Palmer@westkelownacity.ca
Rebecca Narinesingh, Deputy chief election officer | Rebecca.Narinesingh@westkelownacity.ca
Mark Panneton, Deputy chief election officer | Mark.Panneton@westkelownacity.ca