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Cranbrook, BC (September 2, 2026) – Cranbrook voters will head to the polls this fall to choose the next Mayor and Council, along with trustees for School District #5. The City is encouraging residents to make a voting plan now. Whether you vote on General Voting Day, take advantage of an advance poll, or request a mail ballot, there are several convenient ways to have your say in the 2026 General Municipal Election.

General Voting Day will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Laurie Middle School Gymnasium, 1808 2nd Street South. This is the main voting day when electors cast their ballots.

Two advance voting opportunities are also available for voters who would like to vote ahead of General Voting Day:

•    Advance Poll 1: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Senior Citizens Hall, 125 17 Avenue South.

•    Advance Poll 2: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Senior Citizens Hall, 125 17 Avenue South.

If you are not on the list of electors for the 2026 Municipal Election, you can register at the polls when you come to vote. Please bring two pieces of ID; one with name and signature and one with name and civic address.

There are also special voting opportunities available for voters who are admitted patients or long-term care facility residents only on Thursday, October 15, 2026:

•    Kootenay Street Village (9am to 12pm)
•    Fred Scott Rotary Villa (9:15am to 9:45am)
•    Joseph Creek Village (9am to 2pm)
•    Dr. FW Green Memorial Home (10am to 11:45am)
•    Kootenay Street Care Village (12:15pm to 2:30pm)
•    East Kootenay Regional Hospital (1pm to 4:30pm)
•    Joseph Creek Care Village (2pm to 5:30pm)
•    Mountain View Village (5pm to 5:45pm)

If you are planning on voting by mail this election, we ask that you request your mail ballot package right away by emailing Sarann Press, Chief Elections Officer at [email protected] or call 1-866-231-7792. Mail ballot packages will be sent out on or about September 28, 2026.

If you have questions or would like more information about the 2026 general municipal election, visit our website at www.cranbrook.ca/election2026.