The next general local elections will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026. By participating in the voting process, you are choosing the people who will make strategic decisions about Prince Rupert.

Voting in Prince Rupert

• General Voting Day: Saturday, October 17, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Prince Rupert Recreation Complex, 1000 McBride Street.
• On the ballot: six City councillors and six school trustees. The mayor was elected by acclamation.
• Mail ballots must be received by the City by 8:00 pm on October 17.
• Questions about voting in Prince Rupert: City of Prince Rupert Elections Office, 250-627-0937, election@princerupert.ca, or princerupert.ca/election.

Questions about voting?

If you have questions about the voting process, registering to vote, or voter eligibility, please visit www.gov.bc.ca/localelections or drop by the library and ask staff for a printed voter's guide (available in English, Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, and Punjabi).

You can also visit the B.C. government's 2026 General Local Elections FAQs webpage.

Voter's Guide to Local Elections in B.C.

• Chinese Simplified (PDF, 542KB)
• Chinese Traditional (PDF, 578KB)
• English (PDF, 185KB)
• Farsi (PDF, 243KB)
• French (PDF, 243KB)
• Korean (PDF, 249KB)
• Punjabi (PDF, 254KB)

More guides

• Voter's Guide for Electors Living on Reserve (PDF, 554KB)
• General Local Elections 101 (PDF, 484KB)

A directory of local governments and their Chief Election Officers is available from CivicInfo BC.