The City of Vernon has officially declared the candidates for the 2026 General Local Election, taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Vernon residents will elect one Mayor and six Councillors to Vernon City Council, as well as four Trustees to the School District No. 22 Board of Education.
Mayor Candidates
- Jerrod Stephenson
- Wayne Lippert
- Kari Gares
- Victor Cumming
Councillor Candidates
- Amy Klassen
- Sarah Moorhouse
- Wayne Carson
- Diana Wilson
- Rob Sawatzky
- Kelly Fehr
- Dawn Tucker
- David Scarlatescu
- Dauna Kennedy
- Barry Dorval
- Robert Cook
- Kari Statham
- Akbal Mund
- Dustin Griffin
- Teresa Durning
The candidates listed above have been officially declared pursuant to Section 97 of the Local Government Act.
Residents can learn more about the candidates, including publicly provided campaign contact information and nomination documents, at vernon.ca/election.
When and where to vote
Advance Voting
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Schubert Centre – Emerald Room
3505 30th Avenue - Wednesday, October 14, 2026
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - City Hall – Council Chambers
3400 30th Street
General Voting Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voters can cast their ballot at any of the following locations:
- Vernon Recreation Centre
3310 37th Avenue - Clarence Fulton Secondary School
2301 Fulton Road - Vernon Secondary School
2100 15 Street
For complete election information, including voter eligibility, identification requirements, voting locations and candidate information, visit vernon.ca/election.