The 2026 Local Government Election is an important opportunity for residents of Clinton to have a say in the future of our community. This page provides election information, forms and official documents for residents, prospective candidates and anyone looking to understand how the 2026 election will be administered.

As information becomes available, this page will be updated with important dates, candidate information, voting details, nomination materials and other official election notices.

2026 Election Documents

Candidate Nomination Information – School Trustee

The Village of Clinton is also responsible for administering certain election functions for the School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) Rural Area C Trustee election.

The Candidate Nomination Package provides the forms and instructions required for individuals seeking election as a school trustee. The package includes the candidate checklist, nomination documents, declarations and forms relating to financial agents, official agents and scrutineers.

Candidates should review the complete package carefully and ensure that all required forms are completed and submitted to the Chief Election Officer. The package also outlines eligibility requirements, including being at least 18 years of age on general voting day, being a Canadian citizen, having been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months, and not being disqualified from holding office.

[Download: Candidate Nomination Package – School Trustee (PDF)]

Election Administration – School Trustee

The Village and School District No. 74 have entered into an election cost-sharing agreement for the 2026 Rural Area C Trustee election.

Under the agreement, the Village will provide a number of election services, including making nomination packages available, accepting and verifying nomination papers, election official training, ballot preparation and, where required, conducting advance and general voting.

The agreement establishes how costs associated with these services will be shared between the Village and School District No. 74. It also sets out arrangements for election-related supplies, staffing, facilities, advertising and other expenses.

[Download: 2026 Election Cost-Sharing Agreement – Village of Clinton (PDF)]

Chief Election Officials

The official appointment documents establish the election administration responsibilities for the 2026 School District No. 74 Rural Area C Trustee election.

Brian Doddridge has been appointed as a Presiding Election Official for the Rural Area C Trustee election and has been designated to receive nomination papers and exercise delegated authority relating to solemn declarations. The appointment was made by Chief Election Officer Barbara Ross on August 7, 2026.

The appointment also includes the requirement that the Presiding Election Official carry out the role impartially, preserve the secrecy of the ballot and refrain from attempting to influence electors.

[Download: Appointment of Presiding Election Official – Form No. 4-4 (PDF)]

Important Election Information

Additional information will be posted here as it is finalized, including:

• Nomination information and forms
• Important election dates
• Candidate information
• Voting opportunities and locations
• Advance voting information
• General voting day information
• School Trustee election information
• Election notices and official documents
• Election results

Questions About the Election?

For questions about the 2026 Village of Clinton election, nomination requirements or voting procedures, please contact the Village of Clinton office.

Village of Clinton
1423 Cariboo Highway
Clinton, BC V0K 1K0
PO Box 309

Election information will be updated throughout the election period, so please check this page regularly for the latest official information.

The information and documents provided on this page are intended to assist residents and candidates. Where legislation or regulations apply, the applicable legislation and official election documents take precedence.