COQUITLAM, B.C., September 1, 2026 – The nomination period is now open for people planning to run in the upcoming General Local Election in Coquitlam this fall.
Anyone running must file completed nomination papers by 4 p.m. on Friday, September 11.
What Positions are Available?
In the 2026 Coquitlam General Local Election, voters will elect:
- One (1) Mayor
- Eight (8) Councillors
- Four (4) School Board Trustees for School District 43 (Coquitlam)
To be eligible to run as a candidate for the office of Mayor, Councillor or School Trustee, a person must meet the requirements of the Local Government Act at the time of nomination. To see the list of requirements, visit coquitlam.ca/candidates.
How to Obtain a Nomination Package
Nomination packages are available:
- Online at coquitlam.ca/candidates
- In person from the City Clerk's Office on the second floor of City Hall (3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, B.C.), from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday
Steps to Submit a Nomination Package
Candidates submitting their documents in person should book a brief 15-minute appointment with either the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer to review and file their nomination documents when they are ready. Appointments can be made by emailing elections@coquitlam.ca, or by calling 604-927-3025.
Candidates must make a solemn declaration regarding their eligibility to run in the election, their intent to accept the office if elected, and their intent to comply with local election financing rules. The declaration can be taken by a lawyer, notary or Commissioner for Taking Affidavits for British Columbia, but is most commonly taken by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer at City Hall at the time the nomination papers are filed.
Completed nomination packages can also be submitted by email to elections@coquitlam.ca. Emailed nomination papers must include the solemn declaration and be received by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer by 4 p.m. on Friday, September 11.
Get Out and Vote
On Saturday, October 17, eligible voters will elect one Mayor, eight Councillors and four School Trustees for the next four years. Information on when and where to vote will be available at coquitlam.ca/elections, mailed to Coquitlam households and shared with media, e-news subscribers and social media followers.
Stay up to date on the upcoming election by subscribing to Election News, follow us on social media or visit coquitlam.ca/elections.
Media contact:
Stephanie Nichols
Chief Election Officer
City of Coquitlam
elections@coquitlam.ca
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.