2026 Kamloops Municipal Election
The 2026 Municipal Election is your opportunity to help shape the future of Kamloops. Local government makes decisions about transit, housing, recreation, climate action, public safety, and many other issues that affect students every day. Whether you’re voting for the first time or have voted before, every vote helps shape the community where you live, learn, and work.
Voting
Who Can Vote
You can vote if:
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- are a Canadian citizen
- are 18 years of age or older on general voting day
- have live in British Columbia for at least six months
- bring two pieces of identification on election day
at least one must show your signature, and a least one must show your address.
View the list of acceptable identification here
For further voting information visit the City of Kamloops’ Municipal Election website.
Important Dates
Campus Special Voting Opportunity
October 9, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. TRUSU Lecture Hall, TRUSU Building
General Election Day
October 17, 2026 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Various Locations
Mayoral Candidate Interviews
Members of TRUSU’s Community Affairs Committee asked the mayoral candidates a series of questions about issues affecting students, the campus community, and residents of Kamloops. The questions covered the following topics:
- Housing Affordability
- Meaningful Job Opportunities
- Improving Life for Young People
Click on any of the candidate names below to hear their answers.
City Council Candidate Interviews
Members of TRUSU’s Community Affairs Committee asked City Council candidates to introduce themselves, share their favourite thing about Kamloops, and talk about how they would work to improve life for young people in our community. Click on any of the candidate names below to hear their answers.