General local elections in B.C. are held every four years on the third Saturday in October. The next general local elections will be held on February XX, 2026. For more information, visit our General Elections webpage.

General local elections (and by-elections) are the most direct way for the public to influence how the Regional District is governed by electing individuals to serve as Electoral Area Directors. Electoral Area Directors are responsible for representing their constituents as part of the Board of Directors, which makes decisions and govern the Regional District.

General local elections include elections for municipal councils, regional district electoral areas, boards of education, specified parks boards, local community commissions and the Islands Trust.

During the election process, candidates generally outline their platforms and objectives if they were to be elected. By choosing the candidates with the ideals and qualities that are most acceptable to the electors, citizens can directly influence the nature of the community where they reside or own property.

Voting for regional directors

Regional district directors are elected as part of local government elections in British Columbia. In the Cariboo Regional District there are 12 electoral area directors who are voted on directly by residents and/or property owners eligible to vote in that electoral area. Four regional directors represent the 4 municipalities within the CRD and are appointed by their respective city councils.

Other types of votes

If the office of a director becomes vacant, a by-election may be held to fill the position. In addition to elections and by-elections, the CRD may also hold assent votes (referendums) as needed. An assent vote is initiated when it is necessary to get approval from the electors for a proposed service.

Read the CRD's election bylaws for more information on election procedures.

2026 General Elections

2026 Election Results 

• Declaration of Acclamation
• Declaration of Elections by Voting