Port Coquitlam residents will elect a mayor, six councillors and two school trustees on October 17, 2026.
Please note: Candidate information will be posted here as it is received. Check back to see the most current lists of candidates for Mayor, Councillors and School Trustees. The candidate nomination period deadline is Friday, September, 11 at 4pm.
Mayor
One (1) to be elected:
| Candidate | Links |
|---|---|
| ZAMPIERI, Pasquale | Nomination Papers [PDF/261KB] Statement of Disclosure [PDF/257KB] |
Councillor
Six (6) to be elected:
| Candidate | Links |
|---|---|
| DARLING, Steve | Nomination Papers [PDF/274KB] Statement of Disclosure [PDF/215KB] |
| KARNIK, Mithila | Nomination Papers [PDF/279KB] Statement of Disclosure [PDF/256KB] |
| PENNER, Darrell | Nomination Papers [PDF/268KB] Statement of Disclosure [PDF/236KB] |
| SMITH, Carmen | Nomination Papers [PDF/269KB] Statement of Disclosure [PDF/253KB] |
| THOMPSON, Dehara | Nomination Papers [PDF/291KB] Statement of Disclosure [PDF/273KB] |
School Trustee
Two (2) to be elected:
| Candidate | Links |
|---|---|
| POLLOCK, Christine | Nomination Papers [PDF/307KB] Statement of Disclosure [PDF/260KB] |
| THOMAS, Michael | Nomination Papers [PDF/262KB] Statement of Disclosure [PDF/212KB] |
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Election
Our next general local election will be held on October 17, 2026. Learn more about how to vote and running for office.