Elections

The City of Coquitlam held a general local election on Oct. 15, 2022 to elect one mayor, eight councillors, and four school trustees (for School District Number 43).   View the election results (PDF)

More recently, the City of Coquitlam held a by-election on Feb. 22, 2025 to elect one school trustee (for School District Number 43).   View the election results (PDF). View the Determination of Official Election Results (PDF).

The next general local election will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026

Eligible Voters in Coquitlam will elect one mayor, eight councillors and four school trustees (for School District Number 43). The City of Coquitlam holds elections in accordance with the Local Government Act, the Community Charter and the School Act.

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Important Dates

  • Election period begins - January 1, 2026
  • Pre-campaign period begins - July 20, 2026
  • Deadline to apply to register an elector organization with Elections BC - July 31, 2026
  • Deadline for voter registration with Elections BC - August 18, 2026
  • Nomination period begins - 9 a.m., September 1, 2026
  • Close of nominations - 4 p.m., September 11, 2026
  • Campaign period begins - September 19, 2026
  • General Voting Day - October 17, 2026
  • Disclosure statement filing deadline - January 15, 2027
  • Late filing deadline for disclosure statements (with $500 fee) - February 16, 2027