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2026 candidates

Mayor

Public information about the people running for mayor, council and school trustee, presented the same way for everyone.

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Candidates for Mayor

The Mayor is a member of Council and serves as the head and chief executive officer of the municipality. In addition to the responsibilities shared by all Council members, the Mayor provides leadership to Council, presides over Council meetings, communicates information to Council, establishes standing committees and represents and carries out duties on behalf of Council. Like other members of Council, the Mayor has one vote when Council makes decisions.

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  • Headshot of Dryden, Anne Marie, Candidate for Mayor

    Dryden, Anne Marie

    Candidate for Mayor

    “Anne Marie is running for Mayor of Nanaimo because she believes the city needs experienced, principled leadership focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and accountability to residents.”

  • Headshot of Krog, Leonard Eugene, Candidate for Mayor

    Krog, Leonard Eugene

    Candidate for Mayor

    Incumbent

    “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...”

  • Headshot of Lovegrove, Sarah, Candidate for Mayor

    Lovegrove, Sarah

    Candidate for Mayor

    “She aims to co-create a community that we can all be proud to live in – a community that is equitable, future-focused, and sustainable for generations to come.”

Voting in Nanaimo

How to vote

Official details come from the City of Nanaimo. Check their site for last-minute changes.

General Voting Day

Saturday, 17 October, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Nanaimo uses a vote-anywhere system, so you can vote at any City voting location. The Protection Island Fire Hall is open 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Voting locations map

Advance and mail voting

Advance voting is at Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, on Wednesday, 7 October and Wednesday, 14 October, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Apply to vote by mail by 4 p.m. on Friday, 16 October. Completed ballots must reach the Chief Election Officer by 8 p.m. on Saturday, 17 October.

Vote-by-mail information
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