Mar 01, 2025

2025 mayoral by-election preliminary results available

Ladysmith, BC — The preliminary results of the 2025 by-election to fill the vacant seat of mayor are now available.

With a total of 854 votes, Deena Beeston, is expected to be the next mayor of Ladysmith. The official results of the by-election will be declared by Wednesday, March 5, when the count is finalized.

A total of 1,740 votes were cast in the by-election. This figure includes all advance and mail ballots.

There were 22.93% of registered voters who cast a ballot in the by-election.

“The Town of Ladysmith is grateful to everyone who participated in the by-election,” says Donna Smith, the Town's Chief Election Officer. “We look forward to declaring the official results next week.”

Preliminary Results

Candidate | Total Number of Votes Received

Deena Beeston | 854
Joe Friesenhan | 504
Russ Barling | 279
Tee Hanssen | 92
Raymon Travis Farmere | 6

For the latest news and updates, visit the Town’s website at www.ladysmith.ca, as well as Facebook and Instagram.

The Town of Ladysmith respectfully acknowledges that we gather and work on the unceded territory of the Stz'uminus First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.

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Media Contact
Nicholas Pescod
Communications & Engagement Specialist
npescod@ladysmith.ca
250-268-0606