Fernie General Voting Day takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Eligible voters will elect Fernie’s next Mayor, six City Councillors and one School Trustee for Southeast Kootenay School District No. 5.
General Voting Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre
562 3rd Avenue
Fernie, BC
Advance Voting
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre
562 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC
Fernie Municipal Election 2026
Fernie residents will elect one Mayor and six Councillors for the 2026–2030 term.
Mayor Candidates: Kyle Hamilton and Harshan Ramadass.
Council Candidates: Alleine Anselmo, Tracey Audia Kelly, Reto Barrington, Kathleen Dolan, Josh Gawryluk, Phil Iddon, Taylor Petrucha, Ted Shoesmith, Joshua Slykhuis and Scott Tibballs.
School District Trustee Election
Eligible voters will also elect one School Trustee for Southeast Kootenay School District No. 5.
School Trustee Candidates: Nicole Heckendorf and Joe Warshawsky.
The School Trustee voting area includes both the City of Fernie and Trustee Electoral Area 1 of RDEK Electoral Area A. This voting area differs from the municipal election boundaries.
Voter Registration and Identification
There is no need to register in advance. Eligible voters can register at the voting location.
Voters must bring two pieces of identification, at least one containing a signature. Photo identification is not required.
To vote as a resident elector, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old on October 17, 2026, have lived in British Columbia for at least six months and meet the applicable residency and eligibility requirements.
Mail Ballot Voting
Mail ballot packages must be requested before 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Completed mail ballots must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
For complete election information, voter eligibility, identification requirements and mail ballot applications, visit the City of Fernie’s official 2026 General Local Election page.
