Elections

Unlike provincial elections, local elections are not administered by a single organization. Instead, each local government is responsible for conducting its own election. The RDCO holds general local elections every four years to elect regional district directors for the electoral areas. See Elections BC for detailed information on general local elections.

The next election is Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Voter information

Provincial legislation gives eligible BC residents the right to vote in general local elections and by-elections. This right is subject to certain restrictions, limitations and requirements. Voting rights are granted to citizens based on residency or property ownership. See the Province of BC for detailed information on voter eligibility.

Eligible Indigenous and non-Indigenous voters who live on reserve can vote. Residents living in Westbank First Nation lands on IR #9 and #10, may be eligible to vote for Central Okanagan Electoral Area West Director. See the Province of BC for detailed information on electors living on reserve.

Candidate information

Provincial legislation sets out residency and nomination requirements, the nomination process, public access to nomination documents, how candidates run their election campaigns, as well as campaign financing and election advertising rules. Residents of B.C. who are interested in running for office in general local elections must meet certain requirements to be nominated for and hold office if elected. See the Province of BC for detailed information on running for local office.

Map of Central Okanagan Electoral Areas

See our GIS map for specific property information and electoral areas boundaries.