10
certified candidates
5
incumbents running
1
unopposed races
Trustee — Merritt
| Gordon B Swan Incumbent | 🔎 |
| Justin Jepsen Incumbent | 🔎 |
| Leroy Slanzi | 🔎 |
| Stu Jackson | 🔎 |
| Tim Manuel | 🔎 |
Trustee — Merritt Rural — Areas M & N
| Everett C Hoisington Incumbent | 🔎 |
| Lara Coutlee | 🔎 |
Trustee — Princeton & Area H
| JAMIE KENT-LAIDLAW Incumbent | 🔎 |
| LEAH WARD Incumbent | 🔎 |
| SHANE WOODRUFF Unopposed | 🔎 |
Sources: official candidate listing · provincial registry · municipal website · listing last updated October 15, 2026 02:20 pm