General local elections in B.C. are held every four years on the third Saturday in October. Our next general local election will be held on October 17, 2026.
General local elections are the most direct way for the public to influence their local government, school district or other local governance body by determining the individuals who then make decisions and govern on their behalf following general voting day.
In Port Coquitlam, the following positions are elected:
- 1 mayor
- 6 City councillors
- 2 school trustees
Voting
Check Elections BC for details on who can vote and to:
- Register to vote if you are 18 years or older
- Update your voter information such as your residential or mailing address
- Register for the List of Future Voters if you are 16 or 17 years old
Running for Office
Those interested in running for local government office in a general local election must meet certain eligibility requirements to be nominated. In addition, provincial legislation sets out how candidates may run and finance their election campaigns and advertise their candidacy.
Election Process
The City of Port Coquitlam holds elections in accordance with the Local Government Act, the Community Charter and the School Act.