2026 General Municipal Elections for Silverton
This fall, the voters of Silverton will be electing a Mayor and four Councillors to guide the Village for the coming term.
KEY DATES:
| Nomination Period: | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - Friday, September 11, 2026 |
| Advance Poll: | Wednesday, September 7, 2026 8am-8pm at Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Ave. Silverton, BC. V0G 1S0 |
| General Voting: | Saturday, September 17, 2026 8am-8pm at Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Ave. Silverton, BC. V0G 1S0 |
NOTE: Mail ballot voting is available if you can't attend either voting day.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES:
| Tuesday, Aug 26, 2026 | Nomination packages available from the Village Office |
| Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Start of Nomination period |
| Friday, September 11, 2026 | End of Nomination period - Village Office open 10am-3pm |
Additional Resources for Candidates:
“What Every Candidate Needs to Know”
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VOTERS:
Resident Electors
If you reside in Silverton and meet the following qualifications, you are entitled to vote as a Resident Elector:
- a Canadian citizen;
- 18 or older;
- a B.C. resident for the past six months, and
- not disqualified from voting.
If you are a resident of Silverton and already on the Provincial Voters List you are automatically registered to vote in the upcoming Municipal and School Board elections.
Voter registration for qualified Resident Electors who aren't on the Provincial Voters List will be available at the polling station on voting days, or in conjunction with mail ballot voting.
Non-Resident Property Electors:
If you believe you are a qualified Non-Resident Property Elector (NRPE) you can contact the Village to determine if you are on the NRPE Register or if you need to complete the registration process in order to vote in the upcoming Municipal and School Board elections. You may register as a NRPE through Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Village Office. If you miss the deadline, please contact the Chief Election Officer.
Voter registration for Non-Resident Property Electors will also be available at the polling station on voting days, or in conjunction with mail ballot voting.
We encourage you to reach out in advance to ensure you have the required paperwork.
Additional Resources for Electors:
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For more information, please contact:
Catherine Allaway, Chief Election Officer at elections@silverton.ca or250-551-6058
Taylor Attwood, Deputy Chief Election Officer at finance@silverton.ca or 250-358-2472