Important Information
*NEW LINK* Financial disclosure statement
Unsure of how to complete your financial disclosure statement when submitting your nomination documents?
Visit the Province’s What municipal official nominees must disclose web page.
Campaign financing and advertising rules
Campaign financing and advertising rules can be found through Elections BC.
Important dates
A list of important dates for the 2026 General Local Elections.
Questions on Elections BC?
Questions on campaign financing and advertising rules should be directed to Elections BC.
1-800-661-8683
electionbc@elections.bc.ca
Signs
The City of Kamloops Sign Regulation Bylaw No. 11-77 can be found here .
While regulations around political signs are covered in Division 6 - Special Purpose Signs of the Sign Regulation Bylaw, please note that the bylaw applies to political signs in its entirety. Candidates and their teams are encouraged to pay particular attention to Division 3 - General Provisions.
- Sign size is regulated by the type of sign (e.g. sandwich board, marquee, billboard, etc.) rather than by the purpose of the sign.
- Political/election/campaign signs are not to be installed in parks, medians, or other areas that are landscaped, irrigated, or maintained by the City of Kamloops.
Nomination for Mayor or Councillor
Nomination for School District No. 73 Board of Trustees (Area 1)
Guides
Candidate’s Guide to Local Elections
Guide for candidates about elected office and the election process, including rules, qualifications, and key dates.
Thinking About Running for Local Office?
Information for candidates about elected office.
General Local Elections 101
Information about the election process and participants.
What Every Candidate Needs to Know
Overview for candidates about how to run for office.
Local Government in BC - A Community Effort
Overview of what a local government is and does - 2015.
Supporting a Candidate for Local Elections
Ways and rules for supporting a candidate.
Scrutineers Guide to General Local Elections
NEW brochure for those volunteering as scrutineers.
Elector Organization Guide to Local Elections
Overview of elector organizations in local elections.
Webpages
General local elections
Main “hub” web page.
Responsible conduct
Web page about the responsible conduct framework and key resources.
Being an Effective Elected Official - video series
These videos, produced by the Government of British Columbia, are intended to help potential candidates understand what is involved in serving as an elected leader, including the skills needed to work with fellow elected officials, Indigenous partners, and the community at large.
Advice for People Running for Local Office
What is Responsible Conduct?
Working with Others
Reflections on Building Relationships with First Nations
Unproductive Conflict vs Productive Conflict
Tools to Support Good Governance
The Basics of General Local Elections - video series
These four videos, produced by the Government of British Columbia, provide general information about what to expect before, during, and after general local elections or by-elections in British Columbia.
Overview
The Participants
Candidate Nominations
Voting and Taking Office
The Role of Local Elected Officials - video series
These videos, produced by the Government of British Columbia, provide potential candidates with information to help them answer questions they may have before deciding to run for local office.
Characteristics of Effective Locally Elected Officials
What is Local Government?
Testing Your Readiness for Local Office
Local Government Decision Making
Roles and Responsibilities of Elected Officials
Campaign Financing Resources
Contact Elections BC
All queries and registrations related to campaign financing, election advertising, and third-party advertising must be directed to Elections BC.
