Election

City of West Kelowna’s Inaugural Council Meeting is being held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

The City of West Kelowna has declared the official results of the 2026 General Local Election. Stephen Johnston was elected Mayor, six Councillors were elected, and Samuel Robson was elected School Trustee for School District 23, Zone 4. The new Mayor and Council will be sworn in at the Nov. 3 Inaugural Meeting of Council, open to the public and livestreamed.

As of Oct. 17, 2026, the City of West Kelowna is reporting the following, unofficial results for the 2026 Local General Election. 

Tomorrow, Oct 17 is municipal election day and it’s your last chance to vote in the West Kelowna municipal election.

If you’re ready to vote in the municipal election, you don’t have to wait. There are two more advance voting days: today, Oct. 13 and Thursday, Oct. 15, along with general voting day on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

It’s easier than ever to vote during the local election in the City of West Kelowna. During advanced and general voting days, you will vote for six councillors and one school trustee.

At 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, Polly Palmer, Chief Election Officer declared the candidate elected by acclamation. 

The nomination period for mayor, councillor and school trustee candidate has now ended. At 4 p.m. today in Council Chambers, Polly Palmer, Chief Election Officer for the City of West Kelowna, declared the candidates for the 2026 General Local Election in West Kelowna.

West Kelowna voters can now apply to vote by mail in the 2026 General Local Election. Eligible voters can request a mail-in ballot package online or in person at City Hall and return their completed ballot by mail, in person or through the secure drop box at City Hall. Advance voting takes place Oct. 7, 13 and 15, with general voting day on Oct. 17.

Nomination period opens Sept. 1 for West Kelowna’s 2026 General Local Election. Learn about candidate requirements, nomination deadlines, campaign signs, voting dates and mail ballots.