2025 By-Election Information

Why a By-Election?

The Local Government Act requires that a by-election be conducted to fill a vacancy when circumstances arise, such as a resignation. In this case, Mayor Stone's departure has created the need for a new mayor to be elected.

Voting Opportunities

Advance Voting - The Town of Ladysmith holds two (2) Advance Voting Opportunities as required by the Local Government Act. The Advance Voting Opportunities will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 8 am to 8 pm and Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 8 am to 8 pm at the City Hall, 410 Esplanade Avenue. 

General By-Election - The General Voting Opportunity will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 8 am to 8 pm at the Frank Jameson Community Centre, 810 6^th Avenue. 

Key Details

• Please contact us with any questions:
  Chief Election Officer -  Donna Smith - vote@ladysmith.ca
  Deputy Chief Election Officer - Sue Bouma, Sydney Ianson, and Hayley Young
  Email: vote@ladysmith.ca
  Phone: 250.245.6400

•  By-Election Key Dates

Candidates

• Nomination Package - available at the City Hall during regular business hours. Nomination period begins at 9:00 am Tuesday, January 14, 2025 and ends on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 4:00 pm. Thinking about running for local office? Potential candidate videos and additional information can be found here.

Voter Information

FAQ 
Voter Registration (resident) Form
Non-Resident Property Elector (NRPE) Form and
7-3 Form (if there is more than one owner)  

Mail Ballot Voting

Who Can Vote By Mail - Mail ballot voting is available for all electors of the Town of Ladysmith.
Who is Eligible to Vote -You are allowed to vote if you are:

• a resident elector (ie. you live in the Town of Ladysmith), OR
• a non-resident property elector (ie. you live elsewhere in BC but own property in the Town of Ladysmith) 

Election Notices