2019 Electoral Area G By-Election
Declaration of Election by Acclamation
News Release - Lehann Wallace Set to be Named New Director for Electoral Area G
A by-election for Electoral Area G will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019, with advanced voting opportunities being held on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, and Wednesday, October 2, 2019.
The rules regarding by-elections are for the most part the same as those for general local elections – in other words, the same rules typically apply for matters such as the roles and responsibilities of the local government and Elections BC, elections administration, voter eligibility and voting, qualifications for running for office and campaign finance rules.
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).
2019 Electoral Area G By-Election Important Dates
| Start of Election Period | Tuesday, July 2, 2019 |
| Start of Nomination Period | Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 9:00 am |
| End of Nomination Period | Friday, August 30, 2019 at 4:00 pm |
| Declaration of Candidates | Friday, August 30, 2019 |
| Period to challenge candidate nominations ends | Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 4:00 pm |
| Start of Campaign Period | Saturday, September 7, 2019 |
| Advance Voting Opportunity | Wednesday, September 25, 2019 |
| Second Advance Voting Opportunity | Wednesday, October 2, 2019 |
| End of Campaign Period | Saturday, October 5, 2019 |
| General Voting Day | Saturday, October 5, 2019 |
| Determination of Official Election Results | Wednesday, October 9, 2019 |
| Financing Disclosure Statement Filing Deadline | Friday, January 3, 2020 |
Contact Information
Tricia Mayea, Chief Election Officer
Jacquie Hill, Deputy Chief Election Officer
Delcy Wells, Deputy Chief Election Officer
Cheryl Golding, Deputy Chief Election Officer
Lisa Rowbotham, Deputy Chief Election Officer
Telephone: 250-390-4111
Email: vote [at] rdn.bc.ca (vote[at]rdn[dot]bc[dot]ca)