Ladysmith · BC — Canada Municipal Elections 2026

Town

7,941

eligible voters 2026

certified candidates

incumbents running

Mayor 2 candidates

Deena Beeston Incumbent	website 🔎 “With the new council, we will put together a plan for city hall that provides staff with appropriate working conditions, serves the needs of the community and respects the taxpayer — and we will bring this plan to a final referendum.” — from their campaign site
Ray Gourlay	website · https · 🔎 “Ray Gourlay is running for Ladysmith Mayor on October 17 to build a thriving community for everyone” — from their campaign site

Councillor 6 to be elected9 candidates

🗞 On the radar — local coverage

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