2026 School Trustee Elections
On October 17, 2026, elections for local school trustees will be held in conjunction with the 2026 BC General Local Election.
Local school trustee elections allow the community an important opportunity to choose representatives who will lead and oversee our valuable investment in public education. Trustees are hardworking community leaders who come together in the context of a board in support of student success. The work is demanding, but important and rewarding.
The nomination period for the 2026 Local Government Election will close at 4 pm on Friday, September 11th, 2026, and the Declaration of Candidates for each municipality will be issued.
Running for School Trustee:
To be eligible as a candidate in a local government election, at the time of nomination, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen; AND
- Be, or will be, 18 years of age or older on or before voting day (October 17, 2026); AND
- Have lived in BC for at least six months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; AND
- Have not been disqualified by any law or statute from being nominated, elected or holding office.
| Trustee Electoral Area | TEA Description | Number of Trustees | Community Elections Page |
| 1 | District of Squamish |
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| 2 | Resort Municipality of Whistler | 2 | RMOW |
| 3 | Village of Pemberton | 1 | VOP |
| 4 | Electoral Area C of Squamish-Lillooet Regional District | 1 | SLRD |
| 5 | Electoral Area D of Squamish-Lillooet Regional District | 1 | SLRD |
Key Dates:
Nomination Period Opens: Tuesday, September 1, 2026Nomination Period Closes: Friday, September 11, 2026
Candidate Nomination Withdrawal Deadline: September 18, 2026
Election Day: October 17, 2026
- What Does the Schedule of a Sea to Sky School District Trustee Look Like?
- SD48 Trustee Election Bylaw
- BCSTA Guide for School Trustee Candidates
- General Local Elections Information
- Government of BC School Trustee Election Procedures in British Columbia
- British Columbia School Trustee Association
- Elections BC Website