The next general local election will be held on October 17, 2026.
NOTICE OF NOMINATION: 2026 General Local Elections-Electoral Area Directors
Public Notice is given to the electors of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine that a general local election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 to elect 1 Electoral Area Director for each of the following 6 electoral areas for a term of four years on the Regional Board:
Electoral Area “A” – Nass Valley, Meziadin
Electoral Area “B” - Hazeltons rural areas, Kispiox Valley, Witset (Moricetown) through Cedarvale
Electoral Area “C” - Greater Terrace area, south coast
Electoral Area “D” - Telegraph Creek, Iskut, Bob Quinn
Electoral Area “E” – Thornhill, Kulspai
Electoral Area “F” - Dease Lake
View the full notice of nomination here.
General local elections occur every four years, and include elections for:
- mayors and municipal councillors
- regional district directors
- school boards trustees
- specified parks boards
- local community commissions, and
- the Islands Trust
All 2026 election information for the RDKS, such as information for voters, information for candidates, notices, and more, can be found on our website under the main Elections page.