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Election 2026

2026 General Election outcome

See nanaimo.ca for preliminary results for the 2026 General Election. and here. Official results will be formally declared by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
See sd68.bc.ca for preliminary results for the 2026-2030 School Trustees election.

Your Mayor

Nanaimo has chosen its mayor. Over the next four years they will chair council, speak for the city and lead the vision for where Nanaimo goes next.

  • Headshot of Krog, Leonard Eugene, Mayor of Nanaimo

    Krog, Leonard Eugene

    Mayor of Nanaimo

    “Leonard Krog seeks re-election to maintain and upgrade core infrastructure, expand the industrial tax base, advocate for hospital improvements, and press for housing and care responses to homelessness, addiction and ment...”

Your City Council

These are the councillors who will work alongside the mayor to take Nanaimo through the next four years, setting the budget, priorities and bylaws that shape the city.

  • Headshot of Boers, Marnie, City Councillor

    Boers, Marnie

    City Councillor

    “Putting compassion, affordability, and community care at the centre of City decisions.”

  • Headshot of Coutu, Andréa, City Councillor

    Coutu, Andréa

    City Councillor

    “I’m here to bring us together for a Nanaimo that feels like home and doesn’t cost the earth.”

  • Headshot of Eastmure, Hilary, City Councillor

    Eastmure, Hilary

    City Councillor

    “Hilary Eastmure seeks re-election to advance housing affordability, healthcare advocacy, accessible transportation and public spaces, and protection of drinking water, urban forests and local food security.”

  • Headshot of Geselbracht, Ben, City Councillor

    Geselbracht, Ben

    City Councillor

    “Ben Geselbracht seeks re-election to improve affordability, reduce homelessness, expand healthcare access and neighbourhood safety, strengthen the local economy, and protect nature while preparing for climate change.”

  • Headshot of Manly, Paul, City Councillor

    Manly, Paul

    City Councillor

    “It is possible to improve affordability, safety and community resilience with the right policies in place.”

  • Headshot of Thorpe, Ian, City Councillor

    Thorpe, Ian

    City Councillor

    “I would be honoured to serve you for another term. Please give me your support on October 17.”

Your School Trustees (SD68)

These trustees will guide Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools for the next four years, overseeing the budget, policies and priorities for students and families.

  • Headshot of Brzovic, Tania, School Trustee (SD68)

    Brzovic, Tania

    School Trustee (SD68)

    “I believe healthy, respectful, safe environments start with leadership.”

  • Headshot of Cafariello, Adrianne, School Trustee (SD68)

    “I am running for school board trustee for SD 68 to support and advocate for our students, teachers, support staff and community. I believe in strong public education, strong unions, and strong communities. Inclusion and...”

  • Headshot of Harris, Tim, School Trustee (SD68)

    Harris, Tim

    School Trustee (SD68)

    “Why I'm running to be a district board trustee. I was once an Education Assistant for several years. I then went for my teaching degree at UBC  and taught for over 7 years. From there, I got my masters in Educational Lea...”

  • Headshot of Lee, Leanne, School Trustee (SD68)

    “Serving on the Board has been a rewarding experience. I am proud of the work we have accomplished together through our Strategic Plan, with a focus on improving literacy and numeracy, supporting student and staff wellnes...”

  • Headshot of Rokeby, Tom, School Trustee (SD68)

    Rokeby, Tom

    School Trustee (SD68)

    “I am proud of the work this board has done over the last four years, and would be grateful to have another four years working with this team of incumbent trustee-candidates. Our strategic plan is strong and I too priori...”

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