Elections 2026
Vote for Mayor, six Councillors and a School Trustee. General voting day is Saturday, October 17, 2026.
When and where to vote
| Opportunity | Date and time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Advance voting 1 | Wednesday, October 7, 8 am to 8 pm | Senior Citizens Hall, 125 17 Avenue South |
| Advance voting 2 | Wednesday, October 14, 8 am to 8 pm | Senior Citizens Hall, 125 17 Avenue South |
| General voting day | Saturday, October 17, 8 am to 8 pm | Laurie Middle School gymnasium, 1808 2 Street South |
RDEK Area C voters vote for school trustee only, at the RDEK Board Room (19 24th Avenue South) or, on general voting day, the Wardner Community Hall.
Special voting for hospital patients and long-term care residents takes place on Thursday, October 15 at each facility.
Can I vote?
Resident electors
- 18 or older on voting day
- Canadian citizen
- Lived in BC for at least 6 months
- Live in Cranbrook
Non-resident property electors
- 18 or older, Canadian citizen, in BC 6 months
- Have owned Cranbrook property for at least 30 days
- Don’t qualify as a resident elector
- Only one owner per property can vote, with written consent from a majority of owners
See full elector qualifications.
What to bring
Two pieces of ID: together they must show your name, signature and home address. Non-resident property electors also need proof of ownership and written consent from the other owners.
Mail ballots
Ask for a mail ballot package with the request formPDF or by calling 1-866-231-7792.
Candidates
Mayor (1 to elect)
- Tom Shypitka
- Lynnette Wray
School Trustee, SD5 (Cranbrook and Area C)
- Pamela Berry
- Irene Bischler
- Clay Hammett
- Chris Johns
- Allie Kostiuk
- Doug McPhee
- Tasy Strouzas
Councillor (6 to elect)
- Al Dyck
- Robin Goldsbury
- Roth Hall
- Chris Maglio
- Joe McGowan
- Ron Miles
- Bruce Murdoch
- Shaun Penner
- Wayne Price
- Denis Senecal
- Jeremy Youngward
Official notices
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