VOTE FOR YOUR BOARD OF EDUCATION
The 2026 General Local Election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026
Local government elections in British Columbia are held every four years, including the elections for the offices of School District Trustee on the Board of Education.
Elections and by-elections are conducted according to the rules and regulations set out in the Local Government Act which governs local government elections throughout British Columbia.
For information on all aspects of voting or running for office in local government elections, please visit “Preparing for the Role of School Trustee” section on our website and/or visit the following websites:
- BC School Trustees Association
- Elections BC
- Local Government – Governance & Powers – General Local Elections
- Ministry of Education and Child Care – School Trustee Election Procedures
Candidates with questions regarding election advertising, please refer to this link: Election Advertising - Quick Reference Sheet
Preparing for the Role of School Trustee
The following documents contain information about the role of trustees and the election process. Please check our website regularly for additional information as it becomes available.
- The Role of Boards of Education and Trustees in BC
- Handbook for Local Candidates
- Being an effective elected official
- Thinking About Running for Local Office
- Electoral Organizations
Board of Education - Important Dates
Please visit our website and see the following links for more information on Quesnel Public Schools: