Nanaimo Votes 2026

Your City • Your Taxes • Your Say

Nanaimo Votes 2026 is an independent civic election guide for Nanaimo voters. The full civic record lives at Voice of Nanaimo. This site organizes voting information, candidates, key issues, council decisions, taxes, spending, and follow-the-money questions before the October 2026 civic election.

Start Here

New to the 2026 election? Begin with the basics: who can vote, how to vote, and who is running for mayor and council.

How To Vote | Candidates

The Central Election Question

Can Nanaimo taxpayers afford the direction City Hall is taking? Taxes, staffing, borrowing, services, and spending should all be on the ballot in 2026.

Taxes & Spending | Key Issues

Follow The Record

Voice of Nanaimo has tracked City Hall decisions for years. Nanaimo Votes 2026 organizes that record so voters can follow the trail before they vote.

Council Record | Follow The Money

Latest Nanaimo Votes Updates

CANDIDATES


CANDIDATES

This page tracks Nanaimo 2026 municipal election candidates, including candidate profiles, public statements, platforms, questionnaires, campaign promises, and voter information. The goal is to help Nanaimo voters compare candidates clearly before election day.

CONSIDERING RUNNING? If you are one of the rare individuals who feels a sense of civic duty and feel you could be the change Nanaimo needs click the following image linking to the City of Nanaimo webpage.

 

HOW MUCH DOES CITY COUNCIL TAKE HOME?

A seat on City Cound and the RDN combined grosses $78,000.00 plus expenses. The Mayors seat comes with a gross of $161,000.00. These 'take home' figures are using the very basic deductions ... READ MORE HERE

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