Candidate Information

The next general local election will be on October 17, 2026.

There is also an advance voting day on October 7, 2026.

In the Village of Lytton, voters will elect:

1 mayor
4 councillors
1 school trustee for School District No. 74

Candidate eligibility

A candidate in the general local elections is an individual seeking election as mayor, councillor, or school trustee. A candidate must be nominated by eligible electors and declared a candidate by the Chief Election Officer.

If you are a resident of B.C. and are interested in running for local government office, you need to meet certain eligibility requirements to be nominated. You also need to follow provincial rules about nominations, election campaigns, election advertising, and campaign financing.

You do not need to live or own property in the Village of Lytton to run for local office.

To be eligible to run for office, you must:

be 18 years of age or older
be a Canadian citizen
have lived in British Columbia for at least six months before filing nomination documents
not be disqualified by law from voting in an election in B.C. or from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or be otherwise disqualified by law

Learn more about candidate eligibility requirements.

Thinking of running for local office?

The Village of Lytton’s elected council, which includes a mayor and four councillors, is collectively responsible for decisions that impact the daily lives of community residents. These include decisions about water and sewer services, fire protection, land use planning, parks and other municipal services.

Serving as an elected official can be rewarding experience. You may consider running for local office to:

work as part of team
help make local decisions and set community priorities
share your skills, knowledge, and experience to address local challenges and opportunities
shape Lytton's future and contribute to the community's long-term success.
represent the community and work collaboratively to address local needs

Before deciding to run for local office, consider how you can best serve the community if you are elected. Read Thinking About Running for Local Office?

Learn more about running for local office.

Key election dates

Nomination period opens	September 1, 2026
Nomination period closes	September 11, 2026
Campaign period begins	September 19, 2026
Declaration of election	September 21, 2026
Advance voting day	October 7, 2026
General voting day	October 17, 2026
Financial disclosure statement filing deadline	January 15, 2027

Nominations and financial disclosure

When and where can I get a nomination package?

Nominations packages are available from August 4, 2026, until September 11, 2026, at 4 p.m.

You can request a nomination package by emailing elections@lytton.ca or picking one up at the Village Office (765 S- Trans Canada Hwy) during regular business hours Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (not including statutory holidays).

*Pick-up on September 11, 2026, must be early enough to allow for receipt of a completed package by 4 p.m.

When can I file my candidate nomination documents?

Candidate nomination documents can only be filed during the nomination period between Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 9a.m. until Friday, September 11, 2026, at 4 p.m.

Candidate nominations can only be filed during the nomination period.

We encourage all candidates submitting nomination documents to book an appointment to submit your documents by emailing elections@lytton.ca or calling 604-349-4536.

Learn more about nominations and financial disclosure requirements.

Election campaigns

Each candidate is responsible for their own campaign. Campaign activities may include advertising, public appearances, speeches, signs, brochures, and social media to communicate with the electorate. Campaigns are a chance for candidates to share their priorities, goals, and vision with voters.

See the Village of Lytton’s sign bylaw.

Election advertising and campaign financing rules

Candidates, elector organizations and third-party sponsors need to follow election advertising, campaign financing, and candidate expense limit rules before, during, and after general local elections. There may be penalties for not following these rules.

Following the election, all candidates are required to file a financial disclosure statement by January 15, 2027.

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What is the role of locally elected officials?

Elected officials are responsible for making decisions that affect daily life in the Village of Lytton. They work together to set priorities, make decisions on local issues, and help plan for the future.

Elected officials must follow the Community Charter, Local Government Act, and other provincial laws, as well as local government policies and procedures.

Council members are responsible for the following:

Acting in the best interests of the whole community
Setting policies and passing bylaws
Approving municipal budgets
Guiding land use planning and development
Overseeing municipal infrastructure and services
Planning for the community’s future
Participating in Council, Committee, and other meetings
Reviewing and improving local government policies and services

The mayor has the same responsibilities as other members of council, as well as other duties including:

Chairing meetings
Establishing and appointing standing committees
Ensuring decisions are communicated to the Chief Administrative Officer for implementation by staff
Acting as the official spokesperson for council

Effective local government depends on elected officials working respectfully and collaboratively with each other, staff, and the public.

To learn more about the activities and responsibilities of Council, potential candidates can attend Village of Lytton Council meetings, read Council agendas and reports, watch meeting recordings, and review policies, bylaws, and news updates on the Village’s website (www.lytton.ca).