Preliminary election results for West Kelowna’s 2026 Local General Election

Date of issue: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026

As of Oct. 17, 2026, at 9:55 p.m., the City of West Kelowna is reporting the following, unofficial results for the 2026 Local General Election. 

The unofficial results for Councillor:

• 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)

The unofficial results for School Trustee for School District 23, Zone 4:

• LARIVIERE, Ethel - (1,065)   
• ROBSON, Samuel - Elected (2,596)
• THESEN, Kasia - (1,808)

Stephen Johnston has been elected Mayor by acclamation.

The total number of votes cast was 6,095 of an estimated 30,978 eligible voters. Voter turnout is estimated at 19.68% per cent.

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. Within four days, the official results will be announced by the Chief Election Officer. 

Declaration of official results will occur no later than Wednesday, Oct. 21 in Council Chambers, West Kelowna City Hall, 3731 Old Okanagan Highway.

For full results visit westkelownacity.ca/electionresults2026.

Election information
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