Information for Candidates
This page was last reviewed on August 6, 2026.
Candidate Nomination Period
Nomination Period Begins: September 1, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Close of Nominations: September 11, 2026 at 4 p.m.
Information Sessions 2026
Elections BC on Financing and Advertising Rules (Local Candidates)
Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Elections BC is offering information session for local candidates on financing and advertising on Find out more at https://elections.bc.ca/session/local-can-session/information-session-financing-and-advertising-rules-local-candidates/
Comox Valley Local Governments Pre-Candidate Session
Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Information on roles of elected officials, time commitment and workload, decision-making, governance standards, service delivery, and more.
School Trustee Information Session
Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Register here: comoxvalleyschools.ca/trustee-elections/
Nomination Packages and Information
Village of Cumberland Candidate Guide for the 2026 Election – View as a PDF document.
Candidate Guide to Local Elections in B.C. 2026
Nomination Forms
Mayor and Councillor Candidate Nomination Forms
School Trustee Area 3 Candidate Nomination Forms
Guides and Resources
Elections BC: Information on elections, campaign financing and advertising.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs: General Local Elections and Information on Running Office
Comox Valley Candidate Information session August 2022.
Election administration in the Local Government Act.
Do you have more questions about what is is like to be an elected official for the Village? Ask the Village’s Chief Administrative Officer by making an appointment. Call the Village office at 250-336-2291.
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