Kelowna Municipal Election 2026

Unofficial results as published by the City of Kelowna

As published October 18, 2026. Official results are expected to be confirmed by 4 p.m. on October 21, 2026. Names as registered with the City of Kelowna.

Mayor — 3 candidates

Ron Cannan told Black Press there is a “really strong possibility” his team will call for a recount request. As of Capital News’s Oct. 18 report, no recount request had been filed. Cannan also said: “While we’ve offered a different direction and an opportunity for change, both have chosen to continue with the leadership that’s in place. That’s democracy, and I respect their decision.” The report says he congratulated Dyas.

City Council — 37 candidates, 8 elected (unofficial)

The top eight, marked “elected (unofficial)”, reflect the City’s unofficial count; official results are expected to be confirmed October 21.

School Trustee — School District No. 23, 6 candidates, 4 elected (unofficial)

The top four, marked “elected (unofficial)”, reflect the City’s unofficial count; official results are expected to be confirmed October 21.

Campaign finance disclosure statements for the 2026 election are due to Elections BC by January 15, 2027; no disclosure statements have been published yet. This guide contains no contribution or expense data and will be updated if filings are published.

Mayor — 3 candidates

City Council — 37 candidates

School Trustee — School District No. 23 (6 candidates, 4 seats)

School trustees are elected in a separate race from mayor and city council. The district also elects trustees for other areas of the Central Okanagan, which are outside the scope of this guide.