The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) will be providing information about the General Local Elections on this page.

As details are confirmed, updates will be added to help residents understand the election process, key dates, and how to participate. The RDOS is committed to supporting an informed and engaged community by sharing clear, accessible information for all eligible voters across the region. Please check back regularly for new updates and resources, and click the + Follow button to stay in the loop.

General voting day - Saturday, October 17, 2026, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Latest updates will be added below:

Official Election Results

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
Official Election Results
General Local Election - 2026

Electoral AreaCandidate (in Ballot Order)Votes
"A"BRADFORD, Jamie114
PENDERGRAFT, Mark267
"B"HILLMAN, Clayton134
BUSH, George Dickson181
"C"MATTES, MarkBy Acclamation
"D"LIPSETT, KandisBy Acclamation
"E"BILYK, Rob601
FEDRIGO, Adrienne61
MOLARO, Anita107
"F"ROUSSEAU, John349
EARL, Jason (Jay)225
"G"ROBERTS, TimBy Acclamation
"H"SMITH, Shelby394
SCHROEDER, Sandy127
"I"SIELMANN, Henry233
HALLA, Cheryl200


Click here to view the Declaration of Official Election Results for Electoral Areas "A", "B", "E", "F", "H", and "I"

Preliminary Election Results

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
Preliminary Election Results
General Local Election - 2026

Electoral Area Candidate (in Ballot Order) Votes
"A"BRADFORD, Jamie114
PENDERGRAFT, Mark267
"B"HILLMAN, Clayton114
BUSH, George Dickson201
"E"BILYK, Rob597
FEDRIGO, Adrienne59
MOLARO, Anita107
"F"ROUSSEAU, John396
EARL, Jason (Jay)266
"H"SMITH, Shelby394
SCHROEDER, Sandy127
"I"SIELMANN, Henry232
HALLA, Cheryl200

These results are preliminary based on ballot accounts prepared at the voting place and are subject to determination of official election results by the Chief Election Officer.

Official election results will be declared by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Information Release - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Click the link to view the full release: RDOS encourages residents to check voting eligibility ahead of 2026 elections

General Voting Day October 17, 2026, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

General Voting Locations

Electoral Area "A"
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  • Sonora Community Centre, 8505 68th Avenue, Osoyoos
Electoral Area "B"
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  • Cawston Community Hall, 2119 Main Street, Cawston
Electoral Area "E"
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  • Naramata Elementary School, 3660 8th Street, Naramata
Electoral Area "F"
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  • West Bench Elementary, 1604 West Bench Drive, Penticton
  • Summerland Arena Banquet Room, 8820 Jubilee Road East, Summerland
Electoral Area "H"
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  • Princeton & District Community Skills Centre, 206 Vermilion Forks Avenue, Princeton
Electoral Area "I"
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  • Kaleden Elementary School, 152 Linden Avenue, Kaleden
School District No. 53
Trustee for Keremeos,
Area "B", and Area "G"
  • Victory Hall, 427 7th Avenue, Keremeos
  • Cawston Community Hall, 2119 Main Street, Cawston


Notice of Election by Voting - Electoral Area "A"

Notice of Election by Voting - Electoral Area "B"

Notice of Election by Voting - Electoral Area "E"

Notice of Election by Voting - Electoral Area "F"

Notice of Election by Voting - Electoral Area "H"

Notice of Election by Voting - Electoral Area "I"

Voting by Mail

The deadline to apply to vote by mail has now passed.

The final voting opportunity will be on General Voting Day, at the locations indicated above.

Advance Voting Day October 7, 2026, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Advance Voting Locations

Electoral Area "A"
  • Sonora Community Centre, 8505 68th Avenue, Osoyoos

Electoral Area "B"
  • Victory Hall, 427 7th Avenue, Keremeos

Electoral Area "E"
  • RDOS-Skaha Lake Road Office, 3547 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton

Electoral Area "F"
  • RDOS-Skaha Lake Road Office, 3547 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton

Electoral Area "H"
  • Princeton & District Community Skills Centre, 206 Vermilion Forks Avenue, Princeton

Electoral Area "I"
  • RDOS-Skaha Lake Road Office, 3547 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton

School District No. 53
Trustee for Keremeos,
Area "B", and Area "G"
  • Victory Hall, 427 7th Avenue, Keremeos


Notice of Advance Voting - Electoral Area "A"

Notice of Advance Voting - Electoral Areas "B" and "H"

Notice of Advance Voting - Electoral Areas "E", "F", and "I"

Declaration of Election by Voting

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Declaration of Election by Acclamation

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Declaration of Candidates - Electoral Area "I"

Click here to view the Declaration of Candidates for Electoral Area "I"

Notice of Extended Nomination Period - Electoral Area "I"

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Declaration of Candidates

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Find Your Voting Area and Eligibility

Use the property search tool to enter your address to find your local voting area.
If you meet voter eligibility requirements and an election is being held for representatives in your area, you can vote in the upcoming General Local Election. Click here to access the property search mapping tool.

Expression of Interest – Election Worker Opportunities

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Nomination packages available for 2026 RDOS Electoral Area Director elections

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School Trustee Election Information

School District 53 - Okanagan Similkameen

School District 58 - Nicola Similkameen

School District 67 - Okanagan Skaha

Nomination Package

Required Documents

Recommended Document

General Information

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