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).
The next General Local Election will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 with Advance Voting Opportunities being held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, and Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
2022 General Local Elections Important Dates
| Start of Election Period |
Saturday, January 1, 2022
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| Start of Nomination Period |
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 9:00 am |
| End of Nomination Period |
Friday, September 9, 2022 at 4:00 pm |
| Declaration of Candidates |
Friday, September 9, 2022 after 4:00 pm |
| Period to challenge candidate nominations ends |
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 4:00 pm |
| End of Election Period | Friday, September 16, 2022
at Midnight |
| Start of Campaign Period | Saturday, September 17, 2022
at 12:01 am |
| Candidate Information Session #1 |
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm |
| Candidate Information Session #2 |
Monday, September 26, 2022 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
| Advance Voting Opportunity | Wednesday, October 5, 2022 |
| Second Advance Voting Opportunity | Tuesday, October 11, 2022 |
| End of Campaign Period | Saturday, October 15, 2022 |
| General Voting Day | Saturday, October 15, 2022 |
| Preliminary Election Results |
Saturday, October 15, 2022 after 8:00 pm |
| Declaration of Official Election Results |
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 by 4:00 pm |
| Financing Disclosure Statement Filing Deadline | Friday, January 13, 2023 |
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
