Preliminary Election Results
On Saturday, October 17, eligible voters in Coldstream elected one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors at the 2026 General Local Election. The Unofficial preliminary election results for the District of Coldstream's 2026 Local General Election are listed below.
Position of Mayor (1)
| Candidates | Advance Poll | Coldstream Poll | Lavington Poll | Total Number of Valid Votes Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Hoyte | 698 | 958 | 169 | 1825 |
| Carey Collinge | 348 | 440 | 134 | 922 |
Position of Councillor (6)
| Candidates | Advance Poll | Coldstream Poll | Lavington Poll | Total Number of Valid Votes Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dionne Lane | 812 | 1022 | 207 | 2041 |
| Jim Garlick | 769 | 1059 | 195 | 2023 |
| Scot McNair | 689 | 845 | 149 | 1683 |
| Doug Dirk | 556 | 705 | 181 | 1442 |
| Josiah Pulst | 493 | 618 | 134 | 1245 |
| Jeremy Levy | 465 | 634 | 122 | 1221 |
| Stephanie Hoffman | 508 | 576 | 111 | 1195 |
| Kendall Eyford | 351 | 497 | 145 | 993 |
| Christopher Moore | 344 | 470 | 127 | 941 |
| Edward Kendall | 255 | 338 | 64 | 657 |
These preliminary results are based on the ballot accounts and are subject to final determination by the Chief Election Officer. The official results will be determined and declared on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm in the Municipal Hall Chambers. Results will be posted on the District of Coldstream website: www.coldstream.ca.
Results for all BC elections (municipalities, regional districts, Islands Trust, parks boards, and school districts) can be viewed at CivicInfoBC: bc.localelections.ca.