15,554
eligible voters 2026
18
certified candidates
4
incumbents running
Mayor
| Charles W Mealey | 🔎 |
| Don A Davidson | 🔎 |
| Don D Tecson | 🔎 |
| Sharie M Minions Incumbent | website 🔎 “Sharie Minions for Mayor of Port Alberni. Explore the platform, learn about Sharie, and get a vote reminder for October 17, 2026.” — from their campaign site |
| Sukhdev Krishan | 🔎 |
| Todd Patola | 🔎 |
Councillor
| Adam S Hayduk | 🔎 |
| Anna L Perry | 🔎 |
| Chris M Washington | 🔎 |
| Cindy N Solda Incumbent | 🔎 |
| Debbie J Haggard Incumbent | 🔎 |
| Diljeet S Hundal | 🔎 |
| Michael G Moore | 🔎 |
| Nina B Kossenko | 🔎 |
| Richard J Huneault | 🔎 |
| Sam Atwal | website 🔎 “02 / About Sam Sam Atwal Candidate for Council Executive leadership rooted in natural resources, community service, and local collaboration.” — from their campaign site |
| Tom W Verbrugge Incumbent | 🔎 |
| Wendy L Kerr | 🔎 |
🗞 On the radar — local coverage
Sources: official candidate listing · provincial registry · municipal website · listing last updated October 15, 2026 02:20 pm