Vernon · BC — Canada Municipal Elections 2026

City

40,664

eligible voters 2026

certified candidates

incumbents running

Mayor 3 candidates

Kari Gares	website 🔎 “Download PDF Endorsement Paul Philps - Past Treasure Vernon District & Land Trust I would like to write in support for Kari Gares and her Mayoral run.” — from their campaign site 🔎 Kari Gares running for Mayor of Vernon with focus on innovation, infrastructure and future generations
Victor Cumming Incumbent	website 🔎 “Keep our focus on the core of the city, on livability and accessibility, and on filling our established hillside neighbourhoods.” — from their campaign site 🔎 Vernon mayoral race official as Cumming seeks re-election
Wayne Lippert	website 🔎

Councillor 6 to be elected15 candidates

Akbal Mund Incumbent	🔎
Amy Klassen	website 🔎 “Amy Klassen is running for Vernon City Council in the 2026 municipal elections, bringing everyday experience, practical judgement and a strong voice for affordability to the council table.” — from their campaign site
Barry Dorval	🔎
Dauna Kennedy	🔎
David Scarlatescu	website · https · 🔎 “David Scarlatescu for Vernon City Council \| Vote October 17, 2026 Skip to main content DAVID SCARLATESCU For Vernon City Council Vote October 17, 2026 Serving this community is my passion.” — from their campaign site
Dawn Tucker	website · https · 🔎 “In all that time, Dawn has shown her interest in making our community a better place and keeping informed by attending almost every Council meeting.” — from their campaign site
Diana Wilson	website · https · 🔎 “Why Diana Fourth-generation Vernon resident with family roots in our community dating back nearly 100 years.” — from their campaign site
Dustin Griffin	website 🔎 “Vernon lawyer Dustin Griffin is running for City Council on October 17, 2026 - focused on the fundamentals. Read his priorities and get in touch.” — from their campaign site
Kari Statham	website 🔎
Kelly Fehr Incumbent	website 🔎 “Recreation and Quality of Life Parks, recreation facilities, trails, arts, culture, and public spaces significantly enhance our quality of life and are key components of the community well-being initiatives supported by the Vernon city council priorities.” — from their campaign site
Rob Sawatzky	website 🔎 “Rob Sawatzky My Commitment to Public Service Since moving here in 1990 to practice family medicine and raise my family, I have been deeply invested in our community.” — from their campaign site
Robert Cook	website · 🔎
Sarah Moorhouse	website 🔎 “Support Sarah Moorhouse for Vernon City Council. Join her campaign for a vibrant community and stay informed with our newsletter!” — from their campaign site
Teresa Durning Incumbent	website 🔎 “Over the past five years serving on Vernon City Council, Teresa has earned a reputation for honest, transparent, and accountable leadership.” — from their campaign site
Wayne Carson	website 🔎

🗞 On the radar — local coverage

Four candidates running in both Vernon and Coldstream-area ridingsVernon Matters · 2026-10-05
Kevin Acton announced as Conservative candidate for Vernon-LumbyVernon Morning Star · 2026-09-27
Lumby Mayor Kevin Acton puts name forward for BC Conservative nomination for Vernon-Lumby ridingCastanet · 2026-09-23
Time running out for Vernon election candidatesVernon Morning Star · 2026-09-10

Headlines from the campaign period, via Google News — quoted, not paraphrased. Deeper analysis where we have it: in-depth guides.

Sources: official candidate listing · provincial registry · municipal website · listing last updated October 15, 2026 02:20 pm