On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Town of Osoyoos will conduct an election for:
1 Mayor
4 Councillors
2 Water Councillors
Advance opportunities for voting will take place on:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Saturday, October 10, 2026
All voting will take place at Sonora Community Centre gymnasium, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, 8505-68th Avenue, Osoyoos. Curbside voting will be available outside of Sonora Community Centre for voters who are mobility challenged and unable to enter the voting place. Those needing curbside voting at the poll should look for dedicated parking spots marked for curbside voting near the parking lot entrance to Sonora, and call the number on the signage to alert an election official that you are waiting.
Voters who are unable to vote at Sonora may apply for a mail ballot at the municipal office as of September 28, 2026.
Candidate Nominees
The names and associated documents below are posted as submitted by Candidate Nominees and are listed in chronological order based on when nomination documents were received.
Please note that this list is not official until the Declaration of Candidates is made by the Chief Election Officer. The official Declaration of Candidates will be published under Notices & Declarations.
The names that will officially appear on the ballot will be confirmed once the Declaration of Election by Voting or by Acclamation is authorized and published by the Chief Election Officer. This declaration will be posted under Notices & Declarations on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Electors are reminded that they may inspect unredacted copies of nomination forms at the Municipal Office, 8707 Main Street, Osoyoos, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays. Before inspecting documents, a declaration of “Statement to Inspect Nomination Papers” must be signed, verifying that inspection is for purposes authorized by the Local Government Act and Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.
Information for Voters
Learn more about voting for resident and non-resident property electors.
Information for Candidates
Learn more about running for local office, including candidate eligibility and nomination requirements
Notices & Declarations
Official notices, declarations and other statutory documents
Not Finding what you're looking for?
This website will be expanded as further resources and documents become available. If you require information that is not shown here, please contact the Election Officers.
Chief Election Officer – Marg Coulson elections@osoyoos.ca
Deputy Chief Election Officer – Lauren Oshaski elections@osoyoos.ca