🏫 District of Tumbler Ridge April By-Election 2025 🗳️
Update: Nomination Period Closed on March 7, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
Are you considering running for office in the District of Tumbler Ridge 2025 By-Election? This page is your go-to resource for everything you need to know about becoming a candidate! Whether you’re exploring the nomination process, reviewing eligibility requirements, or preparing your campaign, we’ve compiled all the essential information to guide you through the steps.
Running for office is an exciting opportunity to serve your community and make a meaningful impact. Below, you’ll find details about:
If you’re ready to take the next step, we encourage you to review the information carefully and reach out to us with any questions. Your voice and leadership can help shape the future of Tumbler Ridge!
For additional information, visit the Province of BC Website.
ELECTIONS BC INFORMATION
Elections BC oversees campaign financing, disclosure, and election advertising under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act (LECFA).
CONTACT ELECTIONS BC:
- Phone: 1-800-661-8683
- Email: electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca
CONTACT DTR ELECTION OFFICE
- Phone: 250-242-4242
- Email: corporate@dtr.ca
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES:
To run for office, a candidate must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years old on general voting day.
- Be a Canadian citizen.
- Have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months before filing nomination documents.
- Not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other legislation from seeking or holding elected office.
WHO CAN NOMINATE A CANDIDATE?
- Each candidate must be nominated by at least two eligible electors from the election area where they are running. Nominators must be eligible to vote in the District of Tumbler Ridge.
NOMINATION PERIOD AND CANDIDATE DECLARATION
The nomination period ran from February 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM to March 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM. During this time, the Chief Election Officer accepted nomination documents from individuals seeking to be elected in office. They officially became candidates once all required documents were submitted and the Chief Election Officer declared them a candidate after 4:00 PM on March 7, 2025.
WHO CAN NOMINATE A CANDIDATE?
- Each candidate must be nominated by at least two eligible electors from the election area where they are running. Nominators must be eligible to vote in the District of Tumbler Ridge.
NOMINATION PERIOD AND CANDIDATE DECLARATION:
The nomination period ran from February 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM to March 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM. During this time, the Chief Election Officer accepted nomination documents from individuals seeking to be elected in office. They officially became candidates once all required documents were submitted and the Chief Election Officer declared them a candidate after 4:00 PM on March 7, 2025.