General local elections in Oak Bay, and B.C., are held every four years on the third Saturday in October.
The next general local election will be held on October 17, 2026. There will be multiple voting opportunities for the 2026 General Local Election as follows:
- One (1) Mayor
- Six (6) Councillors
- One (1) Oak Bay Electoral Area School Trustee
(For more information about School Trustees, visit SD61’s website.)
Who's Running for Council?
Position of Mayor
Name
City/Town of Residence
C-2 Nomination Documents
Position of Councillor
Name
- Hazel Braithwaite
- Cairine Green
- Roxanne Helme
- Esther Paterson
City/Town of Residence
- Victoria (Oak Bay)
- Victoria (Oak Bay)
- Victoria (Oak Bay)
- Victoria (Oak Bay)
C-2 Nomination Documents
The District of Oak Bay must remain a neutral party during elections, therefore, to find more information about candidates in Oak Bay (and all B.C. municipalities) please go to the CivicInfo BC Elections website. The website includes contact information authorized for release by candidates, including Oak Bay Council candidates. This section will be updated as candidates are confirmed.
Voting in the Election
Running as a Candidate
Vote By Mail
Working the Election
Election History
Voting in the Election
There will be multiple voting opportunities for the 2026 General Local Election as follows:
Wednesday October 7 | Advance Voting Day
- Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue
- 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday October 14 | Advance Voting Day
- Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue
- 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday October 17 | General Voting Day
- Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue
- Henderson Recreation Centre, 2291 Cedar Hill X Road
- 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Mail Ballots
Request your mail ballot now.
Key Dates (2026)
June/July
Recruitment for Election Staff (CLOSED)
August
Candidate Nomination Package Available
August 25
End of Advance Voter Registration
September
Vote By Mail applications available
September 1–11
Nomination Period
September 19
Start of Campaign Period
October 7 & 14
Advanced Voting Days
October 17
General Voting Day