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  • Chief Election Officer
    Cathy Jackson
    250-635-1907

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The next General Local Election is on Saturday, October 17, 2026

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine conducts general local elections every four years to elect directors for each electoral area.  


Key Dates for 2026: 

 Pre-campaign period begins   July 20, 2026
 Deadline for voters to register with Elections BC*   August 18, 2026
 Nomination period begins  September 1, 2026
 Close of nominations   September 11, 2026
 Campaign period begins  September 19, 2026
 Advance Voting Days  October 7 & 14, 2026
 General Voting Day  October 17, 2026
 Disclosure statement filing deadline  January 15, 2027

*voters are still able to register at the polls on General Voting Day


NEW: Election Workers Needed

Election Workers - General Info

We’re Hiring Election Workers!

The RDKS is looking for Election Workers to help deliver the 2026 General Local Election.

Election Workers play an important role in supporting a fair, accessible, and efficient voting process. These are paid positions, and training will be provided. No previous election experience is required.

Positions may include: registration officials, election officials, greeters, mail ballot box counters and other election support roles.

Election Dates

Depending on the voting location and position, Election Workers may be scheduled for one or more of the following dates:

Advance Voting: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Advance Voting: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
General Voting Day: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Locations

Voting locations are listed by Electoral Area and date below. 

Interested?

If you're interested in supporting your community and being part of the 2026 General Local Election, we would love to hear from you!

For more information or to express your interest, please contact the RDKS:

Phone: 250-635-1907

Email: [email protected]

Electoral Area A - Dates & Locations

Election Workers are needed for voting opportunities on October 7, 14, and 17, 2026, as applicable, at the following locations:

Nisga’a School District No. 92 Boardroom – 4702 Huwilt Road, Gitlaxt’aamiks (New Aiyansh), B.C.

Gitwinksihlkw Village Government Boardroom – 3004 Ts’oohl Ts’ap Avenue, Gitwinksihlkw, B.C.

Laxgalts’ap Village Government Cafeteria – 416 North Road, Laxgalts’ap, B.C.

 Church Army Hall – Volunteer Street, Gingolx, B.C.

If you are interested in supporting your community and being part of the 2026 General Local Election, we would love to hear from you!

For more information or to express your interest, contact the RDKS:

Phone: 250-635-1907

Email: [email protected]

Electoral Area C - Dates & Locations

Election Workers are needed at the following locations:

Thornhill Community Centre – 3091 Century Street, Thornhill, B.C. – October 17

Terrace Sportsplex Banquet Room – 3320 Kalum Street, Terrace, B.C. – October 7 and 17

Terrace Sportsplex Rich McDaniel Room - 3320 Kalum St, Terrace, B.C. – October 14

Rosswood Community Hall – 4145 Kalum Lake Drive, Rosswood, B.C. – October 17

Haisla Nation Council – 500 Gitksan Avenue, Haisla, B.C. – October 7 and 17

Klemtu/Kitasoo – Location to be confirmed- October 7 and 17

If you are interested in supporting your community and being part of the 2026 General Local Election, we would love to hear from you!

For more information or to express your interest, contact the RDKS:

Phone: 250-635-1907

Email: [email protected]

Electoral Area E - Dates & Locations

Election Workers are needed at:

Thornhill Community Centre – 3091 Century Street, Thornhill, B.C. – October 17

Terrace Sportsplex Banquet Room – 3320 Kalum Street, Terrace, B.C. – October 7 and 17

Terrace Sportsplex Rich McDaniel Room - 3320 Kalum St, Terrace, B.C. – October 14

If you are interested in supporting your community and being part of the 2026 General Local Election, we would love to hear from you!

For more information or to express your interest, contact the RDKS:

Phone: 250-635-1907

Email: [email protected]

RDKS Electoral Area and Municipal Partner Information

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Board of Directors is composed of 12 individuals; six are from the Electoral Areas and six from our Municipal partners: the City of Terrace (two Directors are appointed), District of Kitimat, District of Stewart, District of Hazelton, Village of Hazelton.

As part of the General Local Election system in British Columbia, Electoral Area Directors may be elected by acclamation (in the case of a single qualified candidate) or by voting (where there is more than one qualified candidate). 

Each Municipal Director on the Board of Directors is appointed by their respective Council from amongst their elected members.

By-elections may be held if the office of a director or commissioner becomes vacant.

In addition to elections and by-elections, the RDKS may also hold an assent vote (referendum) to obtain the assent of the electors on a proposed service or other matter.


Electoral Areas and Maps

Electoral Area "A"

Electoral Area “A” - is generally described as the area commencing just north of Bell II, south to north of Rosswood, west to the Portland Canal, east to the easterly boundary of the Skeena and Nass watersheds. 

It includes the following communities: Alice Arm, Bell II, Gingolx, Gitwinsihlkw, Kitsault, Laxgalts’ap, Meziadin, Nass Camp, New Aiyansh.

a map of electoral area A

Electoral Area “B”

Electoral Area “B” - is generally described as the area commencing north of the Upper Kispiox Valley, south to Witset, west of Cedarvale, east to the Hazeltons.

It includes the following communities: Cedarvale, Gitanyow, Gitwangak, Glen Vowell, Kispiox Valley, Kispiox Village, Kitwanga, South Hazelton, Two Mile, Witset, Gitsegukla, portion of Gitanmaax, Hagwilget.

map of electoral area B

Electoral Area "C"

Electoral Area “C” - is generally described as the area commencing north of Rosswood, south to Hecate Straight, west of Salvus, east to west of Cedarvale.

It includes the following communities: Brauns Island, Butedale, Chimdemash, Copperside, Dutch Valley, Gitaus, Gossan, Jackpine Flats, Kemano, Kitasoo/Klemtu, Kitima’at Village, Kitsumkalum, Kleanza, Lakelse Lake, New Remo, North Terrace, Old Remo, Rosswood, Usk.

a map of electoral area "C"

Electoral Area "D"

Electoral Area “D” - is generally described as the area commencing north to between Iskut and the Stikine Rivers; south to north of Bell II, west to the Alaska Panhandle and east from the Gladys Ridge Ecological Reserve.

It includes the following communities: Bob Quinn, Glenora, Iskut, Tatogga, Telegraph Creek.

a map of electoral area D
Electoral Area "E"

Electoral Area “E” – is generally described as the community of Thornhill. It includes the following community: Kulspai.

a map of electoral area E

Electoral Area "F"

Electoral Area “F” - is generally described as the area commencing 75 kilometers north of Dease Lake, south to between Iskut and the Stikine River, west to 20 kilometers east of Telegraph Creek. It includes the following community: Dease Lake.

a map of electoral area F

Chief Election Officer Contact Information

Cathy Jackson, Chief Election Officer

250-635-1907

Renee Lukasser, Deputy Chief Election Officer

250-615-6100 (1-800-667-1959), info@rdks.bc.ca