39,771
eligible voters 2026
11
certified candidates
6
incumbents running
Electoral Area Director — A — South Wellington, Cassidy, Cedar
| Jessica Stanley Incumbent | website 🔎 |
Electoral Area Director — B — Gabriola & Surrounding Islands
| Vanessa Craig Incumbent | website 🔎 “As professional biologists and nature lovers, we were drawn to the area initially because of its beauty (and warmth because we were living on northern Vancouver Island at the time!), but what really made us decide to move here was the sense of community.” — from their campaign site |
Electoral Area Director — C — Extension, East Wellington, Pleasant Valley
| Lauren Melanson Incumbent | website 🔎 “That lifelong connection gives Lauren a deep understanding of Area C’s rural character, agricultural community, and local priorities.” — from their campaign site |
| Nicholas Greer | website 🔎 “Nicholas (Nick) Greer — lawyer, former city councillor, and Nanaimo resident of nine years — is running for Area C Director, Regional District of Nanaimo.” — from their campaign site |
Electoral Area Director — E — Nanoose
| Joe Ringwald | 🔎 |
| Paul Stephen | 🔎 |
| Peter N Njenga | 🔎 |
Electoral Area Director — F — Coombs, Hilliers, Errington
| Chris Burger | website 🔎 “One clear commitment: to serve Area F with experience, honesty, and hard work.” Click Here To Read Chris Burger's Environmental Record When He Was Mayor Of Parksville Authorized by Chris Burger, Financial Agent for Chris Burger.” — from their campaign site |
| Leanne Salter Incumbent | website 🔎 “Committed to protecting the community we call home.” — from their campaign site |
Electoral Area Director — G — Dashwood, Englishman River, French Creek
| Lehann Wallace Incumbent | website 🔎 “Area G Election 2026 | Lehann Wallace for RDN Director Re-election 2026 · Electoral Area G Thank you for trusting me to represent our community.” — from their campaign site |
Electoral Area Director — H — Shaw Hill, Deep Bay, Bowser
| Stuart McLean Incumbent | 🔎 |
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Sources: official candidate listing · provincial registry · municipal website · listing last updated October 15, 2026 02:20 pm