Elections
2022 General Local Elections
Elections for one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors to represent the District of North Cowichan occur every four (4) years. North Cowichan also assists in the administration of the election for seven (7) School Trustees to represent School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley). For more information on running for School Trustee, please visit the Cowichan Valley School District’s webpage at https://sd79.bc.ca/board-of-education/trustees/trustee-elections/ for all information if you are considering running in the 2022 General Local Election.
| The next General Local Election will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 with Advance Voting Opportunities being held on Wednesday, October 5, and Tuesday, October 11. |
General Voting Day (Saturday, October 15, 8am-8pm) locations:
- Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans-Canada Highway
- École Mount Prevost (gym), 6177 Somenos Road, Duncan
- Quamichan Middle School (multi-purpose room), 2515 Beverly Street, Duncan
- Maple Bay Elementary (gym), 1500 Donnay Drive, Duncan
- Crofton Elementary School (front lobby/hallway), 8017 York Avenue, Crofton
- Chemainus Seniors Centre (downstairs), 9824 Willow Street, Chemainus
Note - Advance voting on Oct 5 and Oct 11 takes place at Municipal Hall only.
Election Signage
Although the District of North Cowichan’s Sign Bylaw does not regulate when an election (campaign) sign may be displayed, it does require that they be removed within 7 days after the general local election (by October 22, 2022).
Candidates should confirm that they are permitted to post a campaign sign before installing to ensure:
- That they are not contravening a provincial act, regulation or policy; or
- Damaging municipal infrastructure; or
- Creating a safety hazard for vehicles and pedestrians.
Please visit the Campaign Signs webpage to learn more about election signage.
2022 General Local Election Important Dates
| Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 |
Start of Election Period |
| Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 4:30 pm |
Deadline for elector organizations |
| Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 9:00 am |
Start of Nomination Period |
| Tuesday, Aug. 30 |
List of Registered Electors avaiable for inspection |
| Thursday, Sept. 1 |
First day to apply for mail ballot voting |
| Friday, Sept. 9 at 4:00 pm |
End of Nomination Period |
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Friday, Sept. 9 after 4:00 pm |
Declaration of Candidates |
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Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 4:00 pm |
Period to challenge candidate nominations ends |
| Friday, Sept. 16 at 4:00 pm |
Deadline to submit original copies of nomination documents filed by email or fax |
| Monday, Sept. 19 at 4:00 pm | Declaration of Election |
| Wednesday, Oct. 5, 8am - 8pm | Advance Voting Opportunity - Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans-Canada Highway |
| Tuesday, Oct. 11, 8am - 8pm | Advance Voting Opportunity - Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans-Canada Highway |
| Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 | End of Campaign Period |
| Saturday, Oct. 15, 8am - 8pm | General Voting Day - see list above for locations |
| Saturday, Oct. 15, after 8:00 pm |
Preliminary Election Results |
| Wednesday, Oct. 19 by 4:00 pm |
Declaration of Official Election Results |
| Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 | Financing Disclosure Statement Filing Deadline |
Contact Information
Michelle Martineau, Chief Election Officer
Phone: 250-746-3203
Email: michelle.martineau@northcowichan.ca
Tricia Mayea, Deputy Chief Election Officer
Phone: 250-746-3125
Email: tricia.mayea@northcowichan.ca
