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.
New to the 2026 election? Begin with the basics: who can vote, how to vote, and who is running for mayor and council.
Can Nanaimo taxpayers afford the direction City Hall is taking? Taxes, staffing, borrowing, services, and spending should all be on the ballot in 2026.
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.
This page gathers information on key Nanaimo election issues for 2026, including housing, public safety, downtown Nanaimo, infrastructure, development, taxation, affordability, city services, and growth. These are the local issues likely to shape the future of Nanaimo and the choices voters face.
