The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) Chief Election Officer has formally announced the candidates for the October 17, 2026, general local elections.
An election by voting is necessary to elect one regional district Electoral Area Director in each of the following electoral areas:
| Candidate name | Electoral Area |
|---|---|
| Arzeena Hamir | B |
| Rich Hardy | B |
| Candidate name | Electoral Area |
|---|---|
| Gillian Anderson | C |
| Ariel Becherer | C |
| Norm McPhail | C |
The CVRD also administers the elections for Islands Trust Trustees for Denman and Hornby Islands.
An election by voting is necessary to elect two Islands Trust Local Trust Area Trustees in each of the following two local trust areas:
| Candidate name | Island Trust Trustee Area |
|---|---|
| Sam Borthwick | Denman Island |
| Perri Gorrara | Denman Island |
| Steve Hawkins | Denman Island |
| Noah Ross | Denman Island |
| Candidate name | Island Trust Trustee Area |
|---|---|
| Alex Allen | Hornby Island |
| George Buvyer | Hornby Island |
| Ronaldo Cruz | Hornby Island |
| Pat Mullan | Hornby Island |
| April Lewis | Hornby Island |
| Jeffrey Rabena | Hornby Island |
For more information on the October 17 local elections, candidates, and voting, visit comoxvalleyrd.ca/elections
For information on local municipal candidates, visit:
- City of Courtenay: courtenay.ca
- Town of Comox: comox.ca
- Village of Cumberland: cumberland.ca
The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
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Media contact:
Jake Martens
Chief Election Officer
250-334-6029