Elections BC oversees campaign financing and election advertising rules for local by-elections in B.C., but does not administer voting or candidate nominations. For key by-election dates and disclosure deadlines, click the local event information below.
For general information about local government by-elections in B.C., see the Province of B.C.’s Local Government By-elections page.
2023 Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District By-election – March 11, 2023
For information not related to campaign financing or advertising, such as how to vote or how to file nomination papers, please contact the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District.
Key Dates | Deadlines |
January 24, 2023 – February 3, 2023 | Nomination period |
February 11, 2023 – March 11, 2023 | Campaign period |
Saturday, March 11, 2023 | General Voting Day |
Friday, June 9, 2023 |
Financing disclosure statement filing deadline |
Monday, July 10, 2023 | Financing disclosure statement late filing deadline with $500 late filing fee |
Candidate expense limit | $5,398.92 |
2023 Invermere By-election – March 4, 2023
For information not related to campaign financing or advertising, such as how to vote or how to file nomination papers, please contact the District of Invermere.
Key Dates | Deadlines |
January 17, 2023 – January 27, 2023 | Nomination period |
February 4, 2023 – March 4, 2023 | Campaign period |
Saturday, March 4, 2023 | General Voting Day |
Friday, June 2, 2023 |
Financing disclosure statement filing deadline |
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | Financing disclosure statement late filing deadline with $500 late filing fee |
Candidate expense limit | $5,398.92 |
2023 Peace River Regional District By-election – February 25, 2023
For information not related to campaign financing or advertising, such as how to vote or how to file nomination papers, please contact the Peace River Regional District.
Key Dates | Deadlines |
January 10, 2023 – January 20, 2023 | Nomination period |
January 28, 2023 – February 25, 2023 | Campaign period |
Saturday, February 25, 2023 | General Voting Day |
Friday, May 26, 2023 |
Financing disclosure statement filing deadline |
Monday, June 26, 2023 | Financing disclosure statement late filing deadline with $500 late filing fee |
Candidate expense limit | $5,398.92 |
2023 Salmo By-election – February 25, 2023
For information not related to campaign financing or advertising, such as how to vote or how to file nomination papers, please contact the Village of Salmo.
Key Dates | Deadlines |
January 10, 2023 – January 20, 2023 | Nomination period |
January 28, 2023 – February 25, 2023 | Campaign period |
Saturday, February 25, 2023 | General Voting Day |
Friday, May 26, 2023 |
Financing disclosure statement filing deadline |
Monday, June 26, 2023 | Financing disclosure statement late filing deadline with $500 late filing fee |
Candidate expense limit | $5,398.92 |