Denise O'Connor
Jennifer Thoss
Elections
Judicial recount determines new Village of Lytton mayor
A judicial recount held today, October 27, 2026, at 3 p.m. at the Kamloops Provincial Court confirmed that there was a tie between the two mayoral candidates at 45 votes each in the 2026 Village of Lytton general local election.
A draw by lot was conducted in front of the judge, and it was declared that Jennifer Thoss is the new mayor of the Village of Lytton.
2026 official election results
After reviewing the ballots, tally sheets and ballot account reconciliation sheets on October 19, 2026, Chief Election Officer Shannon Story declared the following official election results for the Village of Lytton 2026 general local election:
- Declaration of official election results - Mayor
- Declaration of official election results - Councillor
- Determination of official election results - Mayor
- Determination of official election results - Councillor
General local elections are held in the Village of Lytton every four years, on the third Saturday in October. The general local election took place on October 17, 2026.
General local elections provide residents and property owners with a chance to elect local officials who make decisions about services, infrastructure, and community priorities.
Interested in voting by mail ballot?
Find out how to apply to request a mail ballot by October 15, 2026.
Elected positions
In the Village of Lytton, voters will elect:
- 1 mayor for the Village of Lytton
- 4 councillors for the Village of Lytton
School District No. 74 announced a declaration of election by acclamation for seven School Board Trustees. Connor Thomas is acclaimed as the School Trustee for Rural Area E, which includes Lytton.
Key election dates
| Milestone | Dates |
|---|---|
| Election period begins | January 1, 2026 |
| Expense limits published | May 31, 2026 |
| Pre-campaign period begins | July 20, 2026 |
| Deadline for voter registration with Elections BC (Voters may still register with their local government) | August 18, 2026 |
| Nomination period begins | September 1, 2026 |
| Close of nominations | September 11, 2026 |
| Campaign period begins | September 19, 2026 |
| Advance voting | October 7, 2026 |
| General voting day | October 17, 2026 |
| Financial disclosure statement filing deadline | January 15, 2027 |
Nominees
The following individuals have submitted nomination documents:
The nomination period closed on September 11, 2026, at 4 p.m.
Following this, the Chief Election Officer declared the nominees who have met the candidacy requirements, as candidates for the Village of Lytton's general local election.
Read the the declaration of candidates.
Contact
Email Chief Election Officer, Shannon Story at elections@lytton.ca.
News and notices
Read election news and notices:
| September 23, 2026 | Learn about mail ballot voting and how to apply for a mail ballot now |
| September 21, 2026 | School District No. 74 declaration of election by acclamation |
| September 21, 2026 | Notice of election by voting |
| September 11, 2026 | Declaration of candidates |
| August 13, 2026 | Thinking about running for Council? |
| August 4, 2026 | Notice of nomination |
| August 4, 2026 | Public notice: List of registered electors, request to omit or obscure, and objection to registration |
| July 27, 2026 | Notice of advance elector registration |
Past elections
Find information and results from past elections.
